US Bridges

Lakes Drive over C-2 Canal

GoodPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 0.1MI W of Country Clb Bl · Structure no. 865506

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
615
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakes Drive over C-2 Canal is a concrete slab carrying Lakes Drive over C-2 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLakes Drive
CrossesC-2 Canal
Location0.1MI W of Country Clb Bl
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.3238, -80.13999
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2023)
Projected traffic738 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 Lakes Drive over C-2 Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakes Drive over C-2 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 Lakes Drive over C-2 Canal carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lakes Drive over C-2 Canal?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lakes Drive over C-2 Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.