SW 7th Street over Tarpon River
FairPosted for loadBroward County, Florida · 0.3MI W of SW 4th Ave · Structure no. 865752
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 7th Street over Tarpon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 7th Street over Tarpon River in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,125 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 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 | 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 SW 7th Street over Tarpon River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 7th Street over Tarpon 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 2023.
How much traffic does SW 7th Street over Tarpon River carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SW 7th Street over Tarpon River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SW 7th Street over Tarpon River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.