US Bridges

West Broward Blvd over C-3 Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.2MI E of Nob Hill Road · Structure no. 864043

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Broward Blvd over C-3 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West Broward Blvd over C-3 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 49 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,400 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWest Broward Blvd
CrossesC-3 Canal
Location0.2MI E of Nob Hill Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.1208, -80.28247
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,000 (2023)
Projected traffic62,400 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 West Broward Blvd over C-3 Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is West Broward Blvd over C-3 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does West Broward Blvd over C-3 Canal carry?

About 52,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Broward Blvd over C-3 Canal?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns West Broward Blvd over C-3 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.