US Bridges

Solar Plaza Dr. over Rio Placid Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 200FT W of Riviera Isle D · Structure no. 865746

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Solar Plaza Dr. over Rio Placid Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Solar Plaza Dr. over Rio Placid 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,728 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSolar Plaza Dr.
CrossesRio Placid Canal
Location200FT W of Riviera Isle D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.11713, -80.11341
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2023)
Projected traffic1,728 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Solar Plaza Dr. over Rio Placid Canal built?

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

What condition is Solar Plaza Dr. over Rio Placid 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 Solar Plaza Dr. over Rio Placid Canal carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Solar Plaza Dr. over Rio Placid Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Solar Plaza Dr. over Rio Placid Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.