US Bridges

Access Rd. over Drainage Off L-28 Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 32.5 Mi. E of SR-29 · Structure no. 860481

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access Rd. over Drainage Off L-28 Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Access Rd. over Drainage Off L-28 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess Rd.
CrossesDrainage Off L-28 Canal
Location32.5 Mi. E of SR-29
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.16547, -80.82864
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic1 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemNo

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 Access Rd. over Drainage Off L-28 Canal built?

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

What condition is Access Rd. over Drainage Off L-28 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Access Rd. over Drainage Off L-28 Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Access Rd. over Drainage Off L-28 Canal?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Access Rd. over Drainage Off L-28 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.