US Bridges

SW 7th Ave over New River and 5th Ave

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 0.25MI S of W Broward Blv · Structure no. 864072

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
366 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 7th Ave over New River and 5th Ave is a steel movable - bascule carrying SW 7th Ave over New River and 5th Ave 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 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,536 by 2042. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 7th Ave
CrossesNew River and 5th Ave
Location0.25MI S of W Broward Blv
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.1174, -80.14873
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2023)
Projected traffic30,536 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 7th Ave over New River and 5th Ave built?

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

What condition is SW 7th Ave over New River and 5th Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SW 7th Ave over New River and 5th Ave carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 7th Ave over New River and 5th Ave?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SW 7th Ave over New River and 5th Ave?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.