US Bridges

N Bass Creek Road over At Flamingo Canal

GoodPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · Flamingo Road · Structure no. 867403

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Bass Creek Road over At Flamingo Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Bass Creek Road over At Flamingo Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Bass Creek Road
CrossesAt Flamingo Canal
LocationFlamingo Road
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.96524, -80.31107
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic360 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 N Bass Creek Road over At Flamingo Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Bass Creek Road over At Flamingo 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N Bass Creek Road over At Flamingo Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Bass Creek Road over At Flamingo Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N Bass Creek Road over At Flamingo Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.