Lauderdale W Drive over C-12 Canal
GoodPosted for loadBroward County, Florida · 0.2MI N of Cleary Blvd. · Structure no. 868045
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,440
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lauderdale W Drive over C-12 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lauderdale W Drive 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,730 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lauderdale W Drive over C-12 Canal built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lauderdale W Drive 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 Lauderdale W Drive over C-12 Canal carry?
About 1,440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lauderdale W Drive over C-12 Canal?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Lauderdale W Drive over C-12 Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.