US Bridges

SR 91 Tpk 53.95 over SR 818 & New River Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 1.7 Miles South of I-595 · Structure no. 860432

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
408 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
148,700
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 91 Tpk 53.95 over SR 818 & New River Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 91 Tpk 53.95 over SR 818 & New River Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 39 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 148,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 257,994 by 2042. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 143 ft wide.

CarriesSR 91 Tpk 53.95
CrossesSR 818 & New River Canal
Location1.7 Miles South of I-595
RouteState Highway 91
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.06569, -80.21542
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.6 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148,700 (2023)
Projected traffic257,994 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 91 Tpk 53.95 over SR 818 & New River Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 91 Tpk 53.95 over SR 818 & 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 91 Tpk 53.95 over SR 818 & New River Canal carry?

About 148,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 91 Tpk 53.95 over SR 818 & New River Canal?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns SR 91 Tpk 53.95 over SR 818 & New River Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.