US Bridges

CR838(SUNRISE Blv) over C-2 Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 0.1MI E of Pine Island RD · Structure no. 864038

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR838(SUNRISE Blv) over C-2 Canal is a concrete slab carrying CR838(SUNRISE Blv) over C-2 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 47 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,880 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR838(SUNRISE Blv)
CrossesC-2 Canal
Location0.1MI E of Pine Island RD
RouteCounty Highway 838
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.14677, -80.26715
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,880 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 CR838(SUNRISE Blv) over C-2 Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is CR838(SUNRISE Blv) over C-2 Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR838(SUNRISE Blv) over C-2 Canal carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR838(SUNRISE Blv) over C-2 Canal?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns CR838(SUNRISE Blv) over C-2 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.