North Ocean Drive over Florida East Coast Canal
FairBroward County, Florida · Mizell-Eula Johnson Park · Structure no. 860161
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,566
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
North Ocean Drive over Florida East Coast Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North Ocean Drive over Florida East Coast Canal 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 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 1,566 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,717 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Ocean Drive over Florida East Coast Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Ocean Drive over Florida East Coast Canal 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does North Ocean Drive over Florida East Coast Canal carry?
About 1,566 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North Ocean Drive over Florida East Coast Canal?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns North Ocean Drive over Florida East Coast Canal?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.