US Bridges

SR-848 Stirling RD over C-10 Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 0.25 Mi. East of I-95 · Structure no. 860591

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-848 Stirling RD over C-10 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-848 Stirling RD over C-10 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 5 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,098 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-848 Stirling RD
CrossesC-10 Canal
Location0.25 Mi. East of I-95
RouteState Highway 848
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.04816, -80.15529
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2023)
Projected traffic32,098 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-848 Stirling RD over C-10 Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-848 Stirling RD over C-10 Canal 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR-848 Stirling RD over C-10 Canal carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-848 Stirling RD over C-10 Canal?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns SR-848 Stirling RD over C-10 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.