US Bridges

SW 28th Ave over Crystal Heights Canal

GoodPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 0.4MI S of SW 10th ST · Structure no. 865504

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
624
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 28th Ave over Crystal Heights Canal is a concrete slab carrying SW 28th Ave over Crystal Heights Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 624 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 28th Ave
CrossesCrystal Heights Canal
Location0.4MI S of SW 10th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.29876, -80.14157
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic624 (2023)
Projected traffic1,041 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 SW 28th Ave over Crystal Heights Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 28th Ave over Crystal Heights 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SW 28th Ave over Crystal Heights Canal carry?

About 624 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW 28th Ave over Crystal Heights Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SW 28th Ave over Crystal Heights Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.