US Bridges

NW 61st Ave over Tropic Canal

FairPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 0.2MI S of Royal Palm · Structure no. 867309

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,335
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 61st Ave over Tropic Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NW 61st Ave over Tropic Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 1,335 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,316 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 61st Ave
CrossesTropic Canal
Location0.2MI S of Royal Palm
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.2512, -80.20596
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,335 (2023)
Projected traffic2,316 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 61st Ave over Tropic Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 61st Ave over Tropic 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NW 61st Ave over Tropic Canal carry?

About 1,335 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW 61st Ave over Tropic Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NW 61st Ave over Tropic Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.