US Bridges

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

Good

Broward County, Florida · I-595 SR-7 Interchange · Structure no. 860424

Built
1988
37 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

SB US-441(SR-7) over North New River Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US-441(SR-7) over North New River Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSB US-441(SR-7)
CrossesNorth New River Canal
LocationI-595 SR-7 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.08819, -80.20203
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 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 width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,750 (2022)
Projected traffic44,676 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
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 SB US-441(SR-7) over North New River Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB 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 SB 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 SB 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 59 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.