US Bridges

Griffin/Orange Con over C-11 Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.3 MI W of Pine Island · Structure no. 860626

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffin/Orange Con over C-11 Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Griffin/Orange Con over C-11 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGriffin/Orange Con
CrossesC-11 Canal
Location0.3 MI W of Pine Island
RouteState Highway 818
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.06478, -80.26521
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2024)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Griffin/Orange Con over C-11 Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griffin/Orange Con over C-11 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Griffin/Orange Con over C-11 Canal carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Griffin/Orange Con over C-11 Canal?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Griffin/Orange Con over C-11 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.