US Bridges

Plantation Road over Holloway Canal

GoodPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 300FT. E of NW 65th Ave. · Structure no. 868028

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,182
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plantation Road over Holloway Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Plantation Road over Holloway Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,182 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,051 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPlantation Road
CrossesHolloway Canal
Location300FT. E of NW 65th Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.13267, -80.23462
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,182 (2023)
Projected traffic2,051 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 Plantation Road over Holloway Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plantation Road 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 Plantation Road over Holloway Canal carry?

About 1,182 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Plantation Road over Holloway Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Plantation Road over Holloway Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.