US Bridges

Eller Drive EB over NE 7th Ave. & RR Spur

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 0.2 MI E of US-1 · Structure no. 864122

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,287 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eller Drive EB over NE 7th Ave. & RR Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eller Drive EB over NE 7th Ave. & RR Spur in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2046. The structure is 1,287 ft (392.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEller Drive EB
CrossesNE 7th Ave. & RR Spur
Location0.2 MI E of US-1
RouteInterstate 595
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.08208, -80.12859
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,287 ft (392.3 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2024)
Projected traffic17,350 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eller Drive EB over NE 7th Ave. & RR Spur built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eller Drive EB over NE 7th Ave. & RR Spur 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Eller Drive EB over NE 7th Ave. & RR Spur carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Eller Drive EB over NE 7th Ave. & RR Spur?

The structure is 1,287 ft (392.3 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Eller Drive EB over NE 7th Ave. & RR Spur?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.