SW 11 Avenue over N Fork New River
FairPosted for loadBroward County, Florida · 0.3MI S of W.Broward Blvd · Structure no. 865748
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,618
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 11 Avenue over N Fork New River is a steel movable - swing carrying SW 11 Avenue over N Fork New River in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 100 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 6,618 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,482 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 11 Avenue over N Fork New River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is SW 11 Avenue over N Fork New 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SW 11 Avenue over N Fork New River carry?
About 6,618 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SW 11 Avenue over N Fork New River?
The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns SW 11 Avenue over N Fork New River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.