US Bridges

NW 65th Ave over C-12 Canal

GoodPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · Adj to West Sunrise Blvd · Structure no. 868044

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 65th Ave over C-12 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NW 65th Ave over C-12 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 65th Ave
CrossesC-12 Canal
LocationAdj to West Sunrise Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.13559, -80.23562
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2023)
Projected traffic17,350 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 65th Ave over C-12 Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 65th Ave 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 65th Ave over C-12 Canal carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 65th Ave over C-12 Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns NW 65th Ave over C-12 Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.