US Bridges

Ravenwood Road over Dania Cut-Off Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.35 MI N of Griffin Rd. · Structure no. 864127

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ravenwood Road over Dania Cut-Off Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ravenwood Road over Dania Cut-Off Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,200 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRavenwood Road
CrossesDania Cut-Off Canal
Location0.35 MI N of Griffin Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.06808, -80.16862
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2023)
Projected traffic27,200 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ravenwood Road over Dania Cut-Off Canal built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ravenwood Road over Dania Cut-Off 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 Ravenwood Road over Dania Cut-Off Canal carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ravenwood Road over Dania Cut-Off Canal?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ravenwood Road over Dania Cut-Off Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.