US Bridges

NW 95th Ave. over Canal L-16-11

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Broward County, Florida · 500FT. S of Wiles Rd. · Structure no. 865200

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 95th Ave. over Canal L-16-11 is a concrete tee beam carrying NW 95th Ave. over Canal L-16-11 in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 95th Ave.
CrossesCanal L-16-11
Location500FT. S of Wiles Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.28597, -80.25322
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 NW 95th Ave. over Canal L-16-11 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 95th Ave. over Canal L-16-11 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NW 95th Ave. over Canal L-16-11 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW 95th Ave. over Canal L-16-11?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns NW 95th Ave. over Canal L-16-11?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.