US Bridges

Park Perimeter RD over Canal in C.B. Smith Park

Good

Broward County, Florida · 1.4MI Clkwse from Prk Ent · Structure no. 864087

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Perimeter RD over Canal in C.B. Smith Park is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Park Perimeter RD over Canal in C.B. Smith Park in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Perimeter RD
CrossesCanal in C.B. Smith Park
Location1.4MI Clkwse from Prk Ent
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.01489, -80.31691
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic432 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Park Perimeter RD over Canal in C.B. Smith Park built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Perimeter RD over Canal in C.B. Smith Park 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Park Perimeter RD over Canal in C.B. Smith Park carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Park Perimeter RD over Canal in C.B. Smith Park?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Park Perimeter RD over Canal in C.B. Smith Park?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.