US Bridges

SW 61st. Ave. over S New River Canal C-11

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Broward County, Florida · SW 61st Ave & Griffin RD · Structure no. 865400

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,320
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 61st. Ave. over S New River Canal C-11 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 61st. Ave. over S New River Canal C-11 in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,184 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 61st. Ave.
CrossesS New River Canal C-11
LocationSW 61st Ave & Griffin RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.06552, -80.22811
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,320 (2023)
Projected traffic5,184 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 SW 61st. Ave. over S New River Canal C-11 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 61st. Ave. over S New River Canal C-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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SW 61st. Ave. over S New River Canal C-11 carry?

About 4,320 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 61st. Ave. over S New River Canal C-11?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SW 61st. Ave. over S New River Canal C-11?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.