US Bridges

NW 52nd Avenue over C-13 Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.5MI N of Oakland Pk Blv · Structure no. 866904

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 52nd Avenue over C-13 Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW 52nd Avenue over C-13 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,470 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 52nd Avenue
CrossesC-13 Canal
Location0.5MI N of Oakland Pk Blv
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.17279, -80.21936
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,470 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 52nd Avenue over C-13 Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 52nd Avenue over C-13 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NW 52nd Avenue over C-13 Canal carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW 52nd Avenue over C-13 Canal?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns NW 52nd Avenue over C-13 Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.