US Bridges

New Griffin Rd. over Dania Cut-Off Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 0.25MI. East of I-95 · Structure no. 860592

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
336 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Griffin Rd. over Dania Cut-Off Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Griffin Rd. over Dania Cut-Off Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1984, 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,905 by 2044. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Griffin Rd.
CrossesDania Cut-Off Canal
Location0.25MI. East of I-95
RouteState Highway 818
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.06308, -80.15916
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2022)
Projected traffic39,905 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Griffin Rd. over Dania Cut-Off Canal built?

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

What condition is New Griffin Rd. over Dania Cut-Off 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does New Griffin Rd. over Dania Cut-Off Canal carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Griffin Rd. over Dania Cut-Off Canal?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns New Griffin Rd. over Dania Cut-Off Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.