US Bridges

North Andrews Ave. over South Fork Middle River

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 1MI S of Oakland Pk Blvd · Structure no. 860156

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,888
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Andrews Ave. over South Fork Middle River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North Andrews Ave. over South Fork 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 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 23,888 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,860 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Andrews Ave.
CrossesSouth Fork Middle River
Location1MI S of Oakland Pk Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.15126, -80.14596
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,888 (2023)
Projected traffic29,860 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Andrews Ave. over South Fork Middle River built?

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

What condition is North Andrews Ave. over South Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does North Andrews Ave. over South Fork Middle River carry?

About 23,888 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Andrews Ave. over South Fork Middle River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns North Andrews Ave. over South Fork Middle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.