US Bridges

NW 76 Avenue over Ripple Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.2MI N of W Alantic Blv · Structure no. 867305

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,225
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 76 Avenue over Ripple Canal is a concrete slab carrying NW 76 Avenue over Ripple Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 9,225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,615 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 76 Avenue
CrossesRipple Canal
Location0.2MI N of W Alantic Blv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.23816, -80.22679
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 statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,225 (2023)
Projected traffic15,615 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 76 Avenue over Ripple Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 76 Avenue over Ripple 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 76 Avenue over Ripple Canal carry?

About 9,225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 76 Avenue over Ripple Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NW 76 Avenue over Ripple Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.