US Bridges

SE 11th Ave. over Old Pompano Canal G-16

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 0.3MI S of Atlantic Blvd. · Structure no. 868106

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,640
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 11th Ave. over Old Pompano Canal G-16 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE 11th Ave. over Old Pompano Canal G-16 in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,640 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,073 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 11th Ave.
CrossesOld Pompano Canal G-16
Location0.3MI S of Atlantic Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.22666, -80.11247
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,640 (2023)
Projected traffic6,073 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 SE 11th Ave. over Old Pompano Canal G-16 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 11th Ave. over Old Pompano Canal G-16 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SE 11th Ave. over Old Pompano Canal G-16 carry?

About 3,640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE 11th Ave. over Old Pompano Canal G-16?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SE 11th Ave. over Old Pompano Canal G-16?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.