US Bridges

NE 62nd St. over S. Fork Cypress Wtrwy.

Good

Broward County, Florida · 400FT. E of Dixie HWY · Structure no. 864110

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,367
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 62nd St. over S. Fork Cypress Wtrwy. is a concrete continuous slab carrying NE 62nd St. over S. Fork Cypress Wtrwy. in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 25,367 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,440 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNE 62nd St.
CrossesS. Fork Cypress Wtrwy.
Location400FT. E of Dixie HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.20364, -80.13127
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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,367 (2023)
Projected traffic30,440 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 NE 62nd St. over S. Fork Cypress Wtrwy. built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 62nd St. over S. Fork Cypress Wtrwy. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NE 62nd St. over S. Fork Cypress Wtrwy. carry?

About 25,367 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 62nd St. over S. Fork Cypress Wtrwy.?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns NE 62nd St. over S. Fork Cypress Wtrwy.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.