US Bridges

SE 7th ST over Rio Cordova

Poor

Broward County, Florida · 30FT. E. of Cordova RD · Structure no. 865760

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 7th ST over Rio Cordova is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE 7th ST over Rio Cordova in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 7th ST
CrossesRio Cordova
Location30FT. E. of Cordova RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.11462, -80.1268
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic960 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 7th ST over Rio Cordova built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 7th ST over Rio Cordova in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SE 7th ST over Rio Cordova carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SE 7th ST over Rio Cordova?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SE 7th ST over Rio Cordova?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.