US-1 (SR-5) over Tarpon River
FairBroward County, Florida · .25 MI North of SR-736 · Structure no. 860002
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 49,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-1 (SR-5) over Tarpon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-1 (SR-5) over Tarpon River in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 95 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 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,015 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-1 (SR-5) over Tarpon River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is US-1 (SR-5) over Tarpon River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US-1 (SR-5) over Tarpon River carry?
About 49,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US-1 (SR-5) over Tarpon River?
The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns US-1 (SR-5) over Tarpon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.