US Bridges

SE 9th Avenue over Tarpon River

GoodPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 100FTN of Ponce Deleon DR · Structure no. 865758

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,680
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 9th Avenue over Tarpon River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE 9th Avenue over Tarpon River in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,680 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,016 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 9th Avenue
CrossesTarpon River
Location100FTN of Ponce Deleon DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.10953, -80.13381
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,680 (2023)
Projected traffic14,016 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 9th Avenue over Tarpon River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 9th Avenue over Tarpon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SE 9th Avenue over Tarpon River carry?

About 11,680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE 9th Avenue over Tarpon River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SE 9th Avenue over Tarpon River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.