US Bridges

Flamingo Road NB over North New River Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · At North Side of SR-84 · Structure no. 864097

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,850
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flamingo Road NB over North New River Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Flamingo Road NB over North New River Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 12,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,014 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFlamingo Road NB
CrossesNorth New River Canal
LocationAt North Side of SR-84
RouteCounty Highway 823
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.11526, -80.31346
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,850 (2023)
Projected traffic16,014 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Flamingo Road NB over North New River Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flamingo Road NB over North New River Canal 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 Flamingo Road NB over North New River Canal carry?

About 12,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Flamingo Road NB over North New River Canal?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Flamingo Road NB over North New River Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.