US Bridges

NB US-441(SR-7) over North New River Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · I-595 SR-7 Interchange · Structure no. 860423

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US-441(SR-7) over North New River Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US-441(SR-7) 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 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 25,750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,676 by 2044. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNB US-441(SR-7)
CrossesNorth New River Canal
LocationI-595 SR-7 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.08811, -80.20172
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,750 (2022)
Projected traffic44,676 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NB US-441(SR-7) over North New River Canal built?

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

What condition is NB US-441(SR-7) over North New River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NB US-441(SR-7) over North New River Canal carry?

About 25,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NB US-441(SR-7) over North New River Canal?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns NB US-441(SR-7) over North New River Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.