Old Dixie Hwy. over S. Fork Middle River
FairPosted for loadBroward County, Florida · 0.3MI S of NE 26th ST · Structure no. 865720
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Dixie Hwy. over S. Fork Middle River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Dixie Hwy. over S. Fork Middle River in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 102 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 5 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,861 by 2045. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 36 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Old Dixie Hwy. over S. Fork Middle River built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Old Dixie Hwy. over S. Fork Middle River 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 Old Dixie Hwy. over S. Fork Middle River carry?
About 12,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Dixie Hwy. over S. Fork Middle River?
The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Old Dixie Hwy. over S. Fork Middle River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.