US Bridges

CR-811 (dixie Hwy) over Fec RR & Hillsboro Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.1 MI N/O Hillsboro Blvd · Structure no. 860594

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
1,390 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-811 (dixie Hwy) over Fec RR & Hillsboro Canal is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR-811 (dixie Hwy) over Fec RR & Hillsboro Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,230 by 2042. The structure is 1,390 ft (423.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-811 (dixie Hwy)
CrossesFec RR & Hillsboro Canal
Location0.1 MI N/O Hillsboro Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 811
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.32231, -80.09833
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,390 ft (423.7 m)
Longest span218 ft (66.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2022)
Projected traffic31,230 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR-811 (dixie Hwy) over Fec RR & Hillsboro Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-811 (dixie Hwy) over Fec RR & Hillsboro 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR-811 (dixie Hwy) over Fec RR & Hillsboro Canal carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR-811 (dixie Hwy) over Fec RR & Hillsboro Canal?

The structure is 1,390 ft (423.7 m) long with a longest span of 218 ft (66.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns CR-811 (dixie Hwy) over Fec RR & Hillsboro Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.