US Bridges

NW 21st Avenue over Canal C-13

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.90 Miles West of I-95 · Structure no. 864130

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 21st Avenue over Canal C-13 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 21st Avenue over Canal C-13 in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,372 by 2045. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 21st Avenue
CrossesCanal C-13
Location0.90 Miles West of I-95
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.17328, -80.171
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2023)
Projected traffic26,372 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 21st Avenue over Canal C-13 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 21st Avenue over Canal C-13 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 2024.

How much traffic does NW 21st Avenue over Canal C-13 carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NW 21st Avenue over Canal C-13?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns NW 21st Avenue over Canal C-13?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.