N.E. 15 Ave. over S. Fork Middle River
FairBroward County, Florida · 0.1MI N of NE 18th ST · Structure no. 865721
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N.E. 15 Ave. over S. Fork Middle River is a concrete tee beam carrying N.E. 15 Ave. over S. Fork Middle River in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 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.
It carries about 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,117 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N.E. 15 Ave. over S. Fork Middle River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is N.E. 15 Ave. 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 N.E. 15 Ave. over S. Fork Middle River carry?
About 13,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is N.E. 15 Ave. over S. Fork Middle River?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns N.E. 15 Ave. over S. Fork Middle River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.