US Bridges

Hiatus Road over Middle River C-13 Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · .25 Mi. S. of Oakland Pk. · Structure no. 864125

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hiatus Road over Middle River C-13 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hiatus Road over Middle River C-13 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHiatus Road
CrossesMiddle River C-13 Canal
Location.25 Mi. S. of Oakland Pk.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.16437, -80.29678
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks—
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 Hiatus Road over Middle River C-13 Canal built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hiatus Road over Middle River C-13 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hiatus Road over Middle River C-13 Canal carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Hiatus Road over Middle River C-13 Canal?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Hiatus Road over Middle River C-13 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.