US Bridges

SW45 St(orange Dr) over Drainage Canal N-12

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 0.25MI S Pine Island RD · Structure no. 864080

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW45 St(orange Dr) over Drainage Canal N-12 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW45 St(orange Dr) over Drainage Canal N-12 in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,817 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW45 St(orange Dr)
CrossesDrainage Canal N-12
Location0.25MI S Pine Island RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.06509, -80.26429
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,817 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SW45 St(orange Dr) over Drainage Canal N-12 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW45 St(orange Dr) over Drainage Canal N-12 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SW45 St(orange Dr) over Drainage Canal N-12 carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SW45 St(orange Dr) over Drainage Canal N-12?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SW45 St(orange Dr) over Drainage Canal N-12?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.