US Bridges

Military Trail over Hillsboro Canal (G-08)

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.6MI N of Hillsboro Blvd · Structure no. 864103

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Trail over Hillsboro Canal (G-08) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Military Trail over Hillsboro Canal (G-08) in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary Trail
CrossesHillsboro Canal (G-08)
Location0.6MI N of Hillsboro Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 809
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.32775, -80.12824
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2023)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Military Trail over Hillsboro Canal (G-08) built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Trail over Hillsboro Canal (G-08) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Military Trail over Hillsboro Canal (G-08) carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Military Trail over Hillsboro Canal (G-08)?

The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Military Trail over Hillsboro Canal (G-08)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.