US Bridges

SE 2nd Court over Himmarshee Canal

GoodPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 0.2MI E of SE 8th Ave · Structure no. 865776

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 2nd Court over Himmarshee Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE 2nd Court over Himmarshee Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE 2nd Court
CrossesHimmarshee Canal
Location0.2MI E of SE 8th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.12006, -80.13169
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 SE 2nd Court over Himmarshee Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 2nd Court over Himmarshee 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SE 2nd Court over Himmarshee Canal carry?

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

How long is SE 2nd Court over Himmarshee Canal?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SE 2nd Court over Himmarshee Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.