US Bridges

I-75 (SR-93) NB over Drainage Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 4.2 Miles West of US-27 · Structure no. 860444

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,336
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 (SR-93) NB over Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-75 (SR-93) NB over Drainage Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,336 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,342 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 (SR-93) NB
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location4.2 Miles West of US-27
RouteInterstate 75
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.14629, -80.50845
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,336 (2022)
Projected traffic28,342 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 (SR-93) NB over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 (SR-93) NB over Drainage Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 (SR-93) NB over Drainage Canal carry?

About 16,336 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-75 (SR-93) NB over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 (SR-93) NB over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.