US Bridges

Flamingo Rd. NB over C-9 (snake Creek Canal)

Good

Broward County, Florida · 1.0 MI S of Miramar Pkwy · Structure no. 864120

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flamingo Rd. NB over C-9 (snake Creek Canal) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Flamingo Rd. NB over C-9 (snake Creek Canal) in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,950 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFlamingo Rd. NB
CrossesC-9 (snake Creek Canal)
Location1.0 MI S of Miramar Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.96422, -80.31067
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2024)
Projected traffic28,950 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Flamingo Rd. NB over C-9 (snake Creek Canal) built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flamingo Rd. NB over C-9 (snake Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Flamingo Rd. NB over C-9 (snake Creek Canal) carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Flamingo Rd. NB over C-9 (snake Creek Canal)?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Flamingo Rd. NB over C-9 (snake Creek Canal)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.