US Bridges

NW 27th Ave over Canal C-12 (n Fork)

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.2MI S of Sunrise Blvd. · Structure no. 864078

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,189
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 27th Ave over Canal C-12 (n Fork) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NW 27th Ave over Canal C-12 (n Fork) in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 16,189 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,088 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 27th Ave
CrossesCanal C-12 (n Fork)
Location0.2MI S of Sunrise Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.13277, -80.17835
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,189 (2023)
Projected traffic28,088 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 27th Ave over Canal C-12 (n Fork) built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 27th Ave over Canal C-12 (n Fork) 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 NW 27th Ave over Canal C-12 (n Fork) carry?

About 16,189 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 27th Ave over Canal C-12 (n Fork)?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns NW 27th Ave over Canal C-12 (n Fork)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.