US Bridges

NW 12th Street over C-12 Canal

GoodPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 0.25MI E Ofpine Island RD · Structure no. 868036

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 12th Street over C-12 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NW 12th Street over C-12 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 12th Street
CrossesC-12 Canal
Location0.25MI E Ofpine Island RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.14048, -80.26703
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,603 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 NW 12th Street over C-12 Canal built?

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

What condition is NW 12th Street over C-12 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 NW 12th Street over C-12 Canal carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW 12th Street over C-12 Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NW 12th Street over C-12 Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.