US Bridges

South Andrews Ave. over New River & New River DR

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.2MI S of Broward Blvd. · Structure no. 860319

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
621 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Andrews Ave. over New River & New River DR is a steel movable - bascule carrying South Andrews Ave. over New River & New River DR in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,600 by 2042. The structure is 621 ft (189.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Andrews Ave.
CrossesNew River & New River DR
Location0.2MI S of Broward Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.11721, -80.14327
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length621 ft (189.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2023)
Projected traffic24,600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Andrews Ave. over New River & New River DR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Andrews Ave. over New River & New River DR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does South Andrews Ave. over New River & New River DR carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Andrews Ave. over New River & New River DR?

The structure is 621 ft (189.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns South Andrews Ave. over New River & New River DR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.