US Bridges

Rock Island Road over Pompano Canal C-14

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.2M S of W Alantic Blvd. · Structure no. 867313

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Island Road over Pompano Canal C-14 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rock Island Road over Pompano Canal C-14 in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 47 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRock Island Road
CrossesPompano Canal C-14
Location0.2M S of W Alantic Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.23025, -80.22147
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2023)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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 Rock Island Road over Pompano Canal C-14 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Rock Island Road over Pompano Canal C-14 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 Rock Island Road over Pompano Canal C-14 carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rock Island Road over Pompano Canal C-14?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Island Road over Pompano Canal C-14?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.