US Bridges

SR818 (griffin Rd) over Spur Canal 11-S

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.2 MI East of SR-823 · Structure no. 860584

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR818 (griffin Rd) over Spur Canal 11-S is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR818 (griffin Rd) over Spur Canal 11-S 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,845 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR818 (griffin Rd)
CrossesSpur Canal 11-S
Location0.2 MI East of SR-823
RouteState Highway 818
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.06371, -80.30943
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 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 rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.6 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2024)
Projected traffic46,845 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR818 (griffin Rd) over Spur Canal 11-S built?

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

What condition is SR818 (griffin Rd) over Spur Canal 11-S 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR818 (griffin Rd) over Spur Canal 11-S carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR818 (griffin Rd) over Spur Canal 11-S?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns SR818 (griffin Rd) over Spur Canal 11-S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.