NE 23rd Avenue over Rio Toledo Canal
FairBroward County, Florida · 0.26 Mi. N of SR-842 · Structure no. 865741
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 23rd Avenue over Rio Toledo Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NE 23rd Avenue over Rio Toledo Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 23rd Avenue over Rio Toledo Canal built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 23rd Avenue over Rio Toledo Canal 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 NE 23rd Avenue over Rio Toledo Canal carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is NE 23rd Avenue over Rio Toledo Canal?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NE 23rd Avenue over Rio Toledo Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.