US Bridges

SE 19th Ave. over Fpl Discharge Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 1.0 Mile East of I-595 · Structure no. 864119

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,001
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 19th Ave. over Fpl Discharge Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 19th Ave. over Fpl Discharge Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 5 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 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 19th Ave.
CrossesFpl Discharge Canal
Location1.0 Mile East of I-595
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.08242, -80.12019
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (2024)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 19th Ave. over Fpl Discharge Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SE 19th Ave. over Fpl Discharge 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 2024.

How much traffic does SE 19th Ave. over Fpl Discharge Canal carry?

About 1,001 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE 19th Ave. over Fpl Discharge Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SE 19th Ave. over Fpl Discharge Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.