US Bridges

Sanders St. over C10 Spur Canal

FairPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 0.3MI E of Casper Court · Structure no. 866302

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanders St. over C10 Spur Canal is a concrete slab carrying Sanders St. over C10 Spur Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSanders St.
CrossesC10 Spur Canal
Location0.3MI E of Casper Court
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.03723, -80.18792
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic868 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Sanders St. over C10 Spur Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanders St. over C10 Spur 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sanders St. over C10 Spur Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sanders St. over C10 Spur Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sanders St. over C10 Spur Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.