US Bridges

Solar Plaza RD over Rio Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 665 Ft. W of SE 25th Ave · Structure no. 865745

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Solar Plaza RD over Rio Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Solar Plaza RD over Rio Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,338 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSolar Plaza RD
CrossesRio Canal
Location665 Ft. W of SE 25th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.11644, -80.11449
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic4,338 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Solar Plaza RD over Rio Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Solar Plaza RD over Rio 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Solar Plaza RD over Rio Canal carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Solar Plaza RD over Rio Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Solar Plaza RD over Rio Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.