US Bridges

Griffin Rd/ Orange over C-11 Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.16 Mile E of SR-823 · Structure no. 860583

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffin Rd/ Orange over C-11 Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Griffin Rd/ Orange over C-11 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,200 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGriffin Rd/ Orange
CrossesC-11 Canal
Location0.16 Mile E of SR-823
RouteState Highway 818
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.06375, -80.31042
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2024)
Projected traffic27,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
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 Griffin Rd/ Orange over C-11 Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griffin Rd/ Orange over C-11 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Griffin Rd/ Orange over C-11 Canal carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Griffin Rd/ Orange over C-11 Canal?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Griffin Rd/ Orange over C-11 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.