US Bridges

SE 12th Ave. over Kingfisher Waterway

GoodPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 0.9MI S of Hillsboro Blvd · Structure no. 865508

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,880
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 12th Ave. over Kingfisher Waterway is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SE 12th Ave. over Kingfisher Waterway in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 12th Ave.
CrossesKingfisher Waterway
Location0.9MI S of Hillsboro Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.30319, -80.08734
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,880 (2023)
Projected traffic3,500 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 SE 12th Ave. over Kingfisher Waterway built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 12th Ave. over Kingfisher 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SE 12th Ave. over Kingfisher Waterway carry?

About 2,880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE 12th Ave. over Kingfisher Waterway?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SE 12th Ave. over Kingfisher Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.