US Bridges

SE 3rd Ave. over Tarpon River

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.1MI N of Davie Blvd. · Structure no. 864069

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,084
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 3rd Ave. over Tarpon River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE 3rd Ave. over Tarpon River in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 14,084 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,436 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 3rd Ave.
CrossesTarpon River
Location0.1MI N of Davie Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.11032, -80.14021
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,084 (2023)
Projected traffic24,436 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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

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 SE 3rd Ave. over Tarpon River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 3rd Ave. over Tarpon 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 SE 3rd Ave. over Tarpon River carry?

About 14,084 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 3rd Ave. over Tarpon River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SE 3rd Ave. over Tarpon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.