SR-838 Sunrise Blv over A-1 Canal
Broward County, Florida · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR-838 Sunrise Blv over A-1 Canal in Broward County, Florida, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 33,000 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 473 of the 685 inventoried bridges in Broward County rated good (69.1%); 10 (1.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete slab |
| Length | about 40 ft |
| Location | 0.36mi E of University Dr |
| NBI structure number | 860412 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Broward County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-95 (SR-9) over SR-824 Pembroke Road | 1990 | 252,418 | Good |
| I-95 (SR-9) over C-10 Spur Canal | 1962 | 241,000 | Fair |
| I-95 (SR-9) over Taft Street | 1964 | 238,000 | Good |
| I-95 (SR-9) over SR-820 Hollywood Blvd | 1990 | 234,000 | Good |
| I-95 (SR-9) over Hillsboro Canal | 2019 | 206,000 | Good |
| I-95 (SR-9) over SR858 Hallandale Bch Bld | 1990 | 202,500 | Good |
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