US Bridges

SE 13th Ave over Tern Waterway

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.1MI S of SE 5th ST · Structure no. 865502

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 13th Ave over Tern Waterway is a concrete slab carrying SE 13th Ave over Tern Waterway in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 13th Ave
CrossesTern Waterway
Location0.1MI S of SE 5th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.30922, -80.08578
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2023)
Projected traffic388 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SE 13th Ave over Tern Waterway built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SE 13th Ave over Tern Waterway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SE 13th Ave over Tern Waterway carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE 13th Ave over Tern Waterway?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SE 13th Ave over Tern Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.