North Ocean Drive over New River Sound
PoorPosted for loadBroward County, Florida · Mizell-Eula Johnson Park · Structure no. 860160
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,333
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
North Ocean Drive over New River Sound is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Ocean Drive over New River Sound in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,333 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,253 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Ocean Drive over New River Sound built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Ocean Drive over New River Sound in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does North Ocean Drive over New River Sound carry?
About 5,333 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North Ocean Drive over New River Sound?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns North Ocean Drive over New River Sound?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.