US Bridges

SR-838 (sunrise) over Middle River

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Broward County, Florida · 0.5 Miles East of US-1 · Structure no. 860669

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-838 (sunrise) over Middle River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-838 (sunrise) over Middle River in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,195 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-838 (sunrise)
CrossesMiddle River
Location0.5 Miles East of US-1
RouteState Highway 838
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.13767, -80.11786
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2022)
Projected traffic64,195 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR-838 (sunrise) over Middle River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-838 (sunrise) over Middle River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-838 (sunrise) over Middle River carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-838 (sunrise) over Middle River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns SR-838 (sunrise) over Middle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.