US Bridges

SE 11th Street over Rio Cordova

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 30 Ft. E of Cordova RD · Structure no. 865764

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

About this bridge

SE 11th Street over Rio Cordova is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE 11th Street 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSE 11th Street
CrossesRio Cordova
Location30 Ft. E of Cordova RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.10911, -80.12814
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
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 11th Street over Rio Cordova built?

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

What condition is SE 11th Street over Rio Cordova 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 SE 11th Street over Rio Cordova carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SE 11th Street over Rio Cordova?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SE 11th Street over Rio Cordova?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.