Oakland Park Blvd over C-42 Canal
FairBroward County, Florida · 0.3MI E. of 115th Terrace · Structure no. 868301
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oakland Park Blvd over C-42 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Oakland Park Blvd over C-42 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oakland Park Blvd over C-42 Canal built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oakland Park Blvd over C-42 Canal 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Oakland Park Blvd over C-42 Canal carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Oakland Park Blvd over C-42 Canal?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.
Who owns Oakland Park Blvd over C-42 Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.