US Bridges

NW 34th Ave over C-12 Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · NW 34th Ave at Sunrise B. · Structure no. 864107

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 34th Ave over C-12 Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW 34th Ave over C-12 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,610 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 34th Ave
CrossesC-12 Canal
LocationNW 34th Ave at Sunrise B.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.13589, -80.19259
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,610 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 NW 34th Ave over C-12 Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 34th Ave over C-12 Canal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NW 34th Ave over C-12 Canal carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW 34th Ave over C-12 Canal?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns NW 34th Ave over C-12 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.