US Bridges

Parkview DR over Three Island Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.1MI E of 3 Island Blvd. · Structure no. 866101

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkview DR over Three Island Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkview DR over Three Island Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,675 by 2046. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesParkview DR
CrossesThree Island Canal
Location0.1MI E of 3 Island Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.99375, -80.12426
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2024)
Projected traffic8,675 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Parkview DR over Three Island Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkview DR over Three Island 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Parkview DR over Three Island Canal carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Parkview DR over Three Island Canal?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Parkview DR over Three Island Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.