US Bridges

SR 811 (dixie Hwy) over N. Fork of Middle River

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 1/2 Mile S of SR 816 · Structure no. 860031

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 811 (dixie Hwy) over N. Fork of Middle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 811 (dixie Hwy) over N. Fork of Middle River in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,302 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 811 (dixie Hwy)
CrossesN. Fork of Middle River
Location1/2 Mile S of SR 816
RouteState Highway 811
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.16311, -80.13174
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2023)
Projected traffic37,302 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 811 (dixie Hwy) over N. Fork of Middle River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 811 (dixie Hwy) over N. Fork of Middle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 811 (dixie Hwy) over N. Fork of Middle River carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 811 (dixie Hwy) over N. Fork of Middle River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 811 (dixie Hwy) over N. Fork of Middle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.