US Bridges

SR 838 Sunrise Blv over Florida Turnpike SR 91

Good

Broward County, Florida · 1 Mi. N of Broward Blvd. · Structure no. 860596

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 838 Sunrise Blv over Florida Turnpike SR 91 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 838 Sunrise Blv over Florida Turnpike SR 91 in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 56,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,028 by 2046. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 838 Sunrise Blv
CrossesFlorida Turnpike SR 91
Location1 Mi. N of Broward Blvd.
RouteInterstate 838
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.13583, -80.21938
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span186 ft (56.6 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,500 (2024)
Projected traffic98,028 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 838 Sunrise Blv over Florida Turnpike SR 91 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 838 Sunrise Blv over Florida Turnpike SR 91 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 838 Sunrise Blv over Florida Turnpike SR 91 carry?

About 56,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 838 Sunrise Blv over Florida Turnpike SR 91?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.6 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns SR 838 Sunrise Blv over Florida Turnpike SR 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.