US Bridges

Riverland Road over Branch South N New River

GoodPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 1.4MI East of SR-7 · Structure no. 864025

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,531
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverland Road over Branch South N New River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Riverland Road over Branch South N New River in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,531 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,596 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiverland Road
CrossesBranch South N New River
Location1.4MI East of SR-7
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.09334, -80.17926
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,531 (2023)
Projected traffic9,596 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Riverland Road over Branch South N New River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverland Road over Branch South N New 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Riverland Road over Branch South N New River carry?

About 5,531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Riverland Road over Branch South N New River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Riverland Road over Branch South N New River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.