US Bridges

SR84 & Frontagerds over Drainage Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 1 MI West of I-95 on SR84 · Structure no. 860610

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR84 & Frontagerds over Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR84 & Frontagerds over Drainage Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,460 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 201 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR84 & Frontagerds
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location1 MI West of I-95 on SR84
RouteState Highway 84
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.08571, -80.18187
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width201 ft (61.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2024)
Projected traffic62,460 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR84 & Frontagerds over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR84 & Frontagerds over Drainage 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR84 & Frontagerds over Drainage Canal carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR84 & Frontagerds over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 201 ft wide.

Who owns SR84 & Frontagerds over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.