US Bridges

SB SR7 to WB I-595 over North New River Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · SR-7 / I-595 Interchange · Structure no. 860415

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB SR7 to WB I-595 over North New River Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB SR7 to WB I-595 over North New River Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,246 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSB SR7 to WB I-595
CrossesNorth New River Canal
LocationSR-7 / I-595 Interchange
RouteInterstate 595
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.08847, -80.20325
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic6,246 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB SR7 to WB I-595 over North New River Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB SR7 to WB I-595 over North New River Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SB SR7 to WB I-595 over North New River Canal carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SB SR7 to WB I-595 over North New River Canal?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SB SR7 to WB I-595 over North New River Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.