US Bridges

Sunrise Key Blvd. over Karen Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 300FT S of NE 6th Court · Structure no. 865784

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunrise Key Blvd. over Karen Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sunrise Key Blvd. over Karen Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSunrise Key Blvd.
CrossesKaren Canal
Location300FT S of NE 6th Court
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.13022, -80.121
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2024)
Projected traffic740 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 Sunrise Key Blvd. over Karen Canal built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunrise Key Blvd. over Karen 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sunrise Key Blvd. over Karen Canal carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sunrise Key Blvd. over Karen Canal?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sunrise Key Blvd. over Karen Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.