US Bridges

NE 27th Terrace over Wisteria Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.1MI N of NE 9th Court · Structure no. 868115

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 27th Terrace over Wisteria Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NE 27th Terrace over Wisteria Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 27th Terrace
CrossesWisteria Canal
Location0.1MI N of NE 9th Court
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.24289, -80.09544
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic1,027 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 NE 27th Terrace over Wisteria Canal built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 27th Terrace over Wisteria 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NE 27th Terrace over Wisteria Canal carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NE 27th Terrace over Wisteria Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns NE 27th Terrace over Wisteria Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.