US Bridges

SR-84 over So. Fork New River

Good

Broward County, Florida · 1 Mile West of I-95 · Structure no. 860008

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
236 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-84 over So. Fork New River is a steel movable - bascule carrying SR-84 over So. Fork New River in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,328 by 2044. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-84
CrossesSo. Fork New River
Location1 Mile West of I-95
RouteState Highway 84
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.08526, -80.18251
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,500 (2022)
Projected traffic63,328 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-84 over So. Fork New River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-84 over So. Fork New River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR-84 over So. Fork New River carry?

About 36,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-84 over So. Fork New River?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR-84 over So. Fork New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.