US Bridges

NW 31 ST Ave over N. Fork New River

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.2MI S of SR838(SUNRISE) · Structure no. 860283

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,640
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 31 ST Ave over N. Fork New River is a concrete slab carrying NW 31 ST Ave over N. Fork New River in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 49 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 16,640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 31 ST Ave
CrossesN. Fork New River
Location0.2MI S of SR838(SUNRISE)
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.13401, -80.18649
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,640 (2023)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 31 ST Ave over N. Fork New River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is NW 31 ST Ave over N. 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 31 ST Ave over N. Fork New River carry?

About 16,640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 31 ST Ave over N. Fork New River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns NW 31 ST Ave over N. Fork New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.