US Bridges

S.W. 16 Street over Holloway Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 100FT W of SW 63rd Ave. · Structure no. 868024

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,120
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.W. 16 Street over Holloway Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S.W. 16 Street over Holloway 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.

It carries about 3,120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS.W. 16 Street
CrossesHolloway Canal
Location100FT W of SW 63rd Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.10272, -80.2336
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,120 (2023)
Projected traffic5,205 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 S.W. 16 Street over Holloway Canal built?

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

What condition is S.W. 16 Street over Holloway 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 Holloway Canal carry?

About 3,120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S.W. 16 Street over Holloway Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.W. 16 Street over Holloway Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.