S.W. 16 Street over Canal
GoodBroward County, Florida · 0.2MI W of SW 54th Ave. · Structure no. 868001
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.W. 16 Street over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S.W. 16 Street over Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.W. 16 Street over Canal built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.W. 16 Street over 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does S.W. 16 Street over Canal carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S.W. 16 Street over Canal?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns S.W. 16 Street over Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.