US Bridges

SE 13th Street over Cerro Gordo River

FairPosted for load

Broward County, Florida · 100 Ft. E of Cordova Road · Structure no. 865765

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 13th Street over Cerro Gordo River is a concrete tee beam carrying SE 13th Street over Cerro Gordo River in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,728 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSE 13th Street
CrossesCerro Gordo River
Location100 Ft. E of Cordova Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.10563, -80.12882
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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2024)
Projected traffic1,728 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 13th Street over Cerro Gordo River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 13th Street over Cerro Gordo 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SE 13th Street over Cerro Gordo River carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SE 13th Street over Cerro Gordo River?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SE 13th Street over Cerro Gordo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.