NW 47th Ave. over C-12 Canal
GoodBroward County, Florida · NW 47th Ave at SR-838 · Structure no. 868046
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,440
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 47th Ave. over C-12 Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW 47th Ave. over C-12 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 11,440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,100 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 95 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 47th Ave. over C-12 Canal built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 47th 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 47th Ave. over C-12 Canal carry?
About 11,440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NW 47th Ave. over C-12 Canal?
The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns NW 47th Ave. over C-12 Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.