US Bridges

Royal Plm Blvd(eb) over Clayton Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.5MI W of I-75 · Structure no. 864050

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Plm Blvd(eb) over Clayton Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Royal Plm Blvd(eb) over Clayton Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,423 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoyal Plm Blvd(eb)
CrossesClayton Canal
Location0.5MI W of I-75
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.08776, -80.37472
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2023)
Projected traffic23,423 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Royal Plm Blvd(eb) over Clayton Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal Plm Blvd(eb) over Clayton 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Royal Plm Blvd(eb) over Clayton Canal carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Royal Plm Blvd(eb) over Clayton Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Royal Plm Blvd(eb) over Clayton Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.