US Bridges

Weston Road over N New River CANAL(G-15)

Fair

Broward County, Florida · Adj to N Side of SR-84 WB · Structure no. 864020

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,456
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weston Road over N New River CANAL(G-15) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Weston Road over N New River CANAL(G-15) in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,456 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,429 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesWeston Road
CrossesN New River CANAL(G-15)
LocationAdj to N Side of SR-84 WB
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.1264, -80.36012
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,456 (2023)
Projected traffic2,429 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weston Road over N New River CANAL(G-15) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weston Road over N New River CANAL(G-15) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Weston Road over N New River CANAL(G-15) carry?

About 1,456 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Weston Road over N New River CANAL(G-15)?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Weston Road over N New River CANAL(G-15)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.