Manatee Crossing over Fpl Discharge Canal
GoodBroward County, Florida · At Port Everglades · Structure no. 864123
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 218 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Manatee Crossing over Fpl Discharge Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Manatee Crossing over Fpl Discharge Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 720 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Manatee Crossing over Fpl Discharge Canal built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Manatee Crossing over Fpl Discharge 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Manatee Crossing over Fpl Discharge Canal carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is Manatee Crossing over Fpl Discharge Canal?
The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Manatee Crossing over Fpl Discharge Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.