US Bridges

SR869 N/S Saw 4.9 over Canal C-42

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 0.6 MI S of Commer Blvd · Structure no. 860544

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99,129
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR869 N/S Saw 4.9 over Canal C-42 is a concrete culvert carrying SR869 N/S Saw 4.9 over Canal C-42 in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 99,129 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 171,989 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesSR869 N/S Saw 4.9
CrossesCanal C-42
Location0.6 MI S of Commer Blvd
RouteState Highway 869
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.1866, -80.29856
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,129 (2024)
Projected traffic171,989 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 SR869 N/S Saw 4.9 over Canal C-42 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR869 N/S Saw 4.9 over Canal C-42 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR869 N/S Saw 4.9 over Canal C-42 carry?

About 99,129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR869 N/S Saw 4.9 over Canal C-42?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SR869 N/S Saw 4.9 over Canal C-42?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.