US Bridges

Tpk SB Grif 53.95 over S New River Canal C-11

Good

Broward County, Florida · 50FT. West of Turnpike · Structure no. 860571

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk SB Grif 53.95 over S New River Canal C-11 is a concrete slab carrying Tpk SB Grif 53.95 over S New River Canal C-11 in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,880 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTpk SB Grif 53.95
CrossesS New River Canal C-11
Location50FT. West of Turnpike
RouteState Highway 91
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.06579, -80.21581
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,880 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 Tpk SB Grif 53.95 over S New River Canal C-11 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tpk SB Grif 53.95 over S New River Canal C-11 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Tpk SB Grif 53.95 over S New River Canal C-11 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tpk SB Grif 53.95 over S New River Canal C-11?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk SB Grif 53.95 over S New River Canal C-11?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.