US Bridges

Andrews Ave. over DR Mlk Blvd & Scl RR

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 0.4MI N of Atlantic Blvd. · Structure no. 860636

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
604 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andrews Ave. over DR Mlk Blvd & Scl RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Andrews Ave. over DR Mlk Blvd & Scl RR in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,619 by 2045. The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAndrews Ave.
CrossesDR Mlk Blvd & Scl RR
Location0.4MI N of Atlantic Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 811A
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.23758, -80.14252
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length604 ft (184.1 m)
Longest span248 ft (75.6 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2023)
Projected traffic32,619 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Andrews Ave. over DR Mlk Blvd & Scl RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Andrews Ave. over DR Mlk Blvd & Scl RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Andrews Ave. over DR Mlk Blvd & Scl RR carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Andrews Ave. over DR Mlk Blvd & Scl RR?

The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long with a longest span of 248 ft (75.6 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Andrews Ave. over DR Mlk Blvd & Scl RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.