US Bridges

NW 43rd Avenue over Coconut Creek

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.05 MI S of Coconut Pkwy · Structure no. 865005

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 43rd Avenue over Coconut Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NW 43rd Avenue over Coconut Creek in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 43rd Avenue
CrossesCoconut Creek
Location0.05 MI S of Coconut Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.24378, -80.18161
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 NW 43rd Avenue over Coconut Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 43rd Avenue over Coconut Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NW 43rd Avenue over Coconut Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW 43rd Avenue over Coconut Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NW 43rd Avenue over Coconut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.