US Bridges

NE 2nd Ave. over Hillsboro Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.3MI N of Hillsboro Blvd · Structure no. 860595

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 2nd Ave. over Hillsboro Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 2nd Ave. over Hillsboro Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 2nd Ave.
CrossesHillsboro Canal
Location0.3MI N of Hillsboro Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.32279, -80.0986
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 NE 2nd Ave. over Hillsboro Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 2nd Ave. over 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 2023.

How much traffic does NE 2nd Ave. over Hillsboro Canal carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 2nd Ave. over Hillsboro Canal?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns NE 2nd Ave. over Hillsboro Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.