US Bridges

Castle Harbor Isle over Toulon Waterway

FairPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 0.1MI W of NE 34th Avenue · Structure no. 865712

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castle Harbor Isle over Toulon Waterway is a concrete tee beam carrying Castle Harbor Isle over Toulon Waterway in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCastle Harbor Isle
CrossesToulon Waterway
Location0.1MI W of NE 34th Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.18082, -80.09909
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2023)
Projected traffic868 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Castle Harbor Isle over Toulon Waterway built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castle Harbor Isle over Toulon Waterway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Castle Harbor Isle over Toulon Waterway carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Castle Harbor Isle over Toulon Waterway?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Castle Harbor Isle over Toulon Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.