SE 15th Ave. over Tern Waterway
PoorClosed to trafficBroward County, Florida · 0.4MI S of SR-810 · Structure no. 865501
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,528
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
SE 15th Ave. over Tern Waterway is a concrete tee beam carrying SE 15th Ave. over Tern Waterway in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,528 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,206 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SE 15th Ave. over Tern Waterway built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SE 15th Ave. over Tern Waterway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does SE 15th Ave. over Tern Waterway carry?
About 2,528 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SE 15th Ave. over Tern Waterway?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SE 15th Ave. over Tern Waterway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.