US Bridges

NE 26th St. over North Fork Middle River

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.06MI West of US-1 · Structure no. 860274

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,920
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 26th St. over North Fork Middle River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NE 26th St. over North Fork Middle River 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 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 23,920 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,500 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 26th St.
CrossesNorth Fork Middle River
Location0.06MI West of US-1
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.15981, -80.11788
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,920 (2024)
Projected traffic34,500 by 2044
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 NE 26th St. over North Fork Middle River built?

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

What condition is NE 26th St. over North Fork Middle 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 NE 26th St. over North Fork Middle River carry?

About 23,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NE 26th St. over North Fork Middle River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns NE 26th St. over North Fork Middle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.