US Bridges

Riverside Drive over C-2 Canal

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Broward County, Florida · 0.2MI SE of Atlantic Bl. · Structure no. 864004

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,335
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive over C-2 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Riverside Drive over C-2 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,335 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,786 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside Drive
CrossesC-2 Canal
Location0.2MI SE of Atlantic Bl.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.23458, -80.28111
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,335 (2023)
Projected traffic5,786 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Riverside Drive over C-2 Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Drive over C-2 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 Riverside Drive over C-2 Canal carry?

About 3,335 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Drive over C-2 Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Drive over C-2 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.