US Bridges

SE 8th Avenue over Himmarshee Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 525FT S of Brwd Blvd · Structure no. 865728

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,992
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 8th Avenue over Himmarshee Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying SE 8th Avenue over Himmarshee Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,992 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,990 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 8th Avenue
CrossesHimmarshee Canal
Location525FT S of Brwd Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.121, -80.13544
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,992 (2023)
Projected traffic5,990 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 SE 8th Avenue over Himmarshee Canal built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 8th Avenue over Himmarshee Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SE 8th Avenue over Himmarshee Canal carry?

About 4,992 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SE 8th Avenue over Himmarshee Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SE 8th Avenue over Himmarshee Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.