US Bridges

Griffin RD over S-35 Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 1.5MI West of Flamingo RD · Structure no. 860643

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffin RD over S-35 Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Griffin RD over S-35 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,445 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGriffin RD
CrossesS-35 Canal
Location1.5MI West of Flamingo RD
RouteCounty Highway 818
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.06304, -80.33792
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2023)
Projected traffic32,445 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Griffin RD over S-35 Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griffin RD over S-35 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Griffin RD over S-35 Canal carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Griffin RD over S-35 Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Griffin RD over S-35 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.