US Bridges

SE 23rd Avenue over Rio Del Mar

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 150FT N of E Las Olas Bvd · Structure no. 865738

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 23rd Avenue over Rio Del Mar is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE 23rd Avenue over Rio Del Mar in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 23rd Avenue
CrossesRio Del Mar
Location150FT N of E Las Olas Bvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.12061, -80.11547
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 23rd Avenue over Rio Del Mar built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 23rd Avenue over Rio Del Mar 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 SE 23rd Avenue over Rio Del Mar carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SE 23rd Avenue over Rio Del Mar?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SE 23rd Avenue over Rio Del Mar?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.