US Bridges

NW 6th Street over North Fork New River

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.2MI E of NW 27th Ave. · Structure no. 860179

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,801
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 6th Street over North Fork New River is a concrete slab carrying NW 6th Street over North Fork New River in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,801 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 6th Street
CrossesNorth Fork New River
Location0.2MI E of NW 27th Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.12896, -80.17511
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,801 (2023)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NW 6th Street over North Fork New River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is NW 6th Street over North Fork New River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does NW 6th Street over North Fork New River carry?

About 20,801 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW 6th Street over North Fork New River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns NW 6th Street over North Fork New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.