US Bridges

NW 24th Street over Drainage Canal

GoodPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 0.1MI E of SR 7-US 441 · Structure no. 866902

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 24th Street over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying NW 24th Street over Drainage Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 24th Street
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.1MI E of SR 7-US 441
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.15567, -80.20084
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,280 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 NW 24th Street over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 24th Street over Drainage 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 2023.

How much traffic does NW 24th Street over Drainage Canal carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW 24th Street over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NW 24th Street over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.