US Bridges

Mrmr Pwy 47.9 over SR 91 Tpk & Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.6 MI N of Dade Co. Line · Structure no. 860361

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
316 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
144,131
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Mrmr Pwy 47.9 over SR 91 Tpk & Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mrmr Pwy 47.9 over SR 91 Tpk & Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 144,131 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250,067 by 2042. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMrmr Pwy 47.9
CrossesSR 91 Tpk & Canal
Location0.6 MI N of Dade Co. Line
RouteCity Street 858
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.98182, -80.23007
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,131 (2023)
Projected traffic250,067 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Mrmr Pwy 47.9 over SR 91 Tpk & Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mrmr Pwy 47.9 over SR 91 Tpk & Canal 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 Mrmr Pwy 47.9 over SR 91 Tpk & Canal carry?

About 144,131 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mrmr Pwy 47.9 over SR 91 Tpk & Canal?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Mrmr Pwy 47.9 over SR 91 Tpk & Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.