A bridge's favorite type of music? Heavy metal. Or suspension... it depends.
A bridge's favorite type of music? Heavy metal. Or suspension... it depends.
The average US bridge is 48 years old. That's a lot of birthday candles.
over Dania Cut-Off Canal
0.7 mi. N of SR-818
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This bridge has a Good overall condition rating of 7 out of 9. It is in good structural condition and is not classified as structurally deficient.
The bridge carries 109,500 vehicles per day and is 61 years old (reconstructed in 1989).
Its sufficiency rating of 77.0 is above the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 11 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 180 feet long — a short crossing, about 10-15 seconds.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 11 feet above ground — standard overpass height.
About 109,500 vehicles cross daily — very heavy traffic, high congestion risk.
The deck is 96 feet wide with multiple lanes — easy to stay in a center lane.
This bridge crosses over water. Focus on the road ahead — the water is far below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1965
61 years old (rebuilt 1989)
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
Total Length
180 ft
54.9 m
Deck Width
96 ft
29.4 m
Spans
3
sections between supports
Max Span
80 ft
longest unsupported section (24.4 m)
Traffic Lanes
6 lanes
One-way traffic
Clearance Below
11 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
109,500vehicles/day
26.06817°N, 80.16541°W
Prestressed Concrete Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
A prestressed concrete stringer bridge uses pretensioned concrete beams, where steel tendons are stretched before concrete is poured. This creates stronger, lighter spans.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.