US Bridges

Bonaventure Blvd. over Canal C-11

Good

Broward County, Florida · At Griffin Road · Structure no. 864104

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bonaventure Blvd. over Canal C-11 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bonaventure Blvd. over Canal C-11 in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,779 by 2045. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBonaventure Blvd.
CrossesCanal C-11
LocationAt Griffin Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.06226, -80.39369
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2023)
Projected traffic19,779 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bonaventure Blvd. over Canal C-11 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bonaventure Blvd. over Canal C-11 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 Bonaventure Blvd. over Canal C-11 carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bonaventure Blvd. over Canal C-11?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Bonaventure Blvd. over Canal C-11?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.