Access Road over Mills Pond Canal
FairBroward County, Florida · 200FT W of Powerline Road · Structure no. 865781
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 161 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Access Road over Mills Pond Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Access Road over Mills Pond Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Access Road over Mills Pond Canal built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Access Road over Mills Pond 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 Access Road over Mills Pond Canal carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Access Road over Mills Pond Canal?
The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Access Road over Mills Pond Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.