US Bridges

Davie Blvd. over South Fork of New River

Fair

Broward County, Florida · Davie Blvd. East of I-95 · Structure no. 860038

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
410 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davie Blvd. over South Fork of New River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Davie Blvd. over South Fork of New River in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,665 by 2042. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDavie Blvd.
CrossesSouth Fork of New River
LocationDavie Blvd. East of I-95
RouteState Highway 736
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.10711, -80.15965
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2023)
Projected traffic67,665 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Davie Blvd. over South Fork of New River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davie Blvd. over South Fork of New 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Davie Blvd. over South Fork of New River carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Davie Blvd. over South Fork of New River?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Davie Blvd. over South Fork of New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.