US Bridges

Torchwood Avenue over Ross Canal

FairPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 0.1MI E of Nob Hill Rd. · Structure no. 868017

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,880
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Torchwood Avenue over Ross Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Torchwood Avenue over Ross Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,456 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTorchwood Avenue
CrossesRoss Canal
Location0.1MI E of Nob Hill Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.11258, -80.28216
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,880 (2023)
Projected traffic3,456 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 Torchwood Avenue over Ross Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Torchwood Avenue over Ross 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Torchwood Avenue over Ross Canal carry?

About 2,880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Torchwood Avenue over Ross Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Torchwood Avenue over Ross Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.