US Bridges

Three Island Blvd over Three Island Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.2MI N of SR-858 · Structure no. 866102

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,240
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Island Blvd over Three Island Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Three Island Blvd over Three Island Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,410 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesThree Island Blvd
CrossesThree Island Canal
Location0.2MI N of SR-858
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.98933, -80.12588
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,240 (2023)
Projected traffic10,410 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 Three Island Blvd over Three Island Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Three Island Blvd 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Three Island Blvd over Three Island Canal carry?

About 6,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Three Island Blvd over Three Island Canal?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Three Island Blvd over Three Island Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.