US Bridges

Taft ST over C-10 Canal

GoodPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 0.1MI E of North 28th Ave · Structure no. 866304

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taft ST over C-10 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Taft ST over C-10 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTaft ST
CrossesC-10 Canal
Location0.1MI E of North 28th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.02589, -80.16337
Functional classUrban Collector

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 statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2023)
Projected traffic17,350 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Taft ST over C-10 Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taft ST over C-10 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 Taft ST over C-10 Canal carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Taft ST over C-10 Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Taft ST over C-10 Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.