US Bridges

NE 26th Terrace over Rio Desota Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 100 Ft. N of Barcelona DR · Structure no. 865743

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,617
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 26th Terrace over Rio Desota Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NE 26th Terrace over Rio Desota Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 4,617 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,540 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 26th Terrace
CrossesRio Desota Canal
Location100 Ft. N of Barcelona DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.12595, -80.10988
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,617 (2023)
Projected traffic5,540 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 NE 26th Terrace over Rio Desota Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 26th Terrace over Rio Desota 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 NE 26th Terrace over Rio Desota Canal carry?

About 4,617 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NE 26th Terrace over Rio Desota Canal?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NE 26th Terrace over Rio Desota Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.