US Bridges

NW 88th Ave (nb) over Canal C-14

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.7MI S of Atlantic Blvd. · Structure no. 864011

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,680
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 88th Ave (nb) over Canal C-14 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NW 88th Ave (nb) over Canal C-14 in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4,680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,808 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 88th Ave (nb)
CrossesCanal C-14
Location0.7MI S of Atlantic Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.22977, -80.26969
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,680 (2023)
Projected traffic7,808 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NW 88th Ave (nb) over Canal C-14 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 88th Ave (nb) over Canal C-14 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NW 88th Ave (nb) over Canal C-14 carry?

About 4,680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 88th Ave (nb) over Canal C-14?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NW 88th Ave (nb) over Canal C-14?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.