US Bridges

Sample Road over Cap Knight Bayou Canal

FairPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 0.6MI E of US-1 · Structure no. 867205

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,147
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sample Road over Cap Knight Bayou Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Sample Road over Cap Knight Bayou Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 14,147 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,976 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSample Road
CrossesCap Knight Bayou Canal
Location0.6MI E of US-1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.27552, -80.08855
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,147 (2023)
Projected traffic16,976 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Sample Road over Cap Knight Bayou Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sample Road over Cap Knight Bayou 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sample Road over Cap Knight Bayou Canal carry?

About 14,147 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sample Road over Cap Knight Bayou Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sample Road over Cap Knight Bayou Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.