US Bridges

EB Broward Blvd. over Access Rd. & CSX R/R

Good

Broward County, Florida · EB SR-842 over CSX R/R · Structure no. 860258

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Broward Blvd. over Access Rd. & CSX R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB Broward Blvd. over Access Rd. & CSX R/R in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,905 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEB Broward Blvd.
CrossesAccess Rd. & CSX R/R
LocationEB SR-842 over CSX R/R
RouteState Highway 842
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.12161, -80.16994
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2022)
Projected traffic39,905 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB Broward Blvd. over Access Rd. & CSX R/R built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB Broward Blvd. over Access Rd. & CSX R/R 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does EB Broward Blvd. over Access Rd. & CSX R/R carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is EB Broward Blvd. over Access Rd. & CSX R/R?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns EB Broward Blvd. over Access Rd. & CSX R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.