US Bridges

Flamingo Rd. over Canal C-11 South

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 141 Ft. N of Stirling Rd. · Structure no. 860608

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flamingo Rd. over Canal C-11 South is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Flamingo Rd. over Canal C-11 South 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 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 43,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,473 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFlamingo Rd.
CrossesCanal C-11 South
Location141 Ft. N of Stirling Rd.
RouteState Highway 823
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.04454, -80.31333
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,500 (2024)
Projected traffic75,473 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flamingo Rd. over Canal C-11 South built?

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

What condition is Flamingo Rd. over Canal C-11 South 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Flamingo Rd. over Canal C-11 South carry?

About 43,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Flamingo Rd. over Canal C-11 South?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Flamingo Rd. over Canal C-11 South?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.