US Bridges

SE 25th Ave. over Rio Idlewild Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 0.20 Mi. S of SR-842 · Structure no. 865782

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
418
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 25th Ave. over Rio Idlewild Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE 25th Ave. over Rio Idlewild Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 418 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSE 25th Ave.
CrossesRio Idlewild Canal
Location0.20 Mi. S of SR-842
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.11708, -80.11268
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2023)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 25th Ave. over Rio Idlewild Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 25th Ave. over Rio Idlewild Canal 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 SE 25th Ave. over Rio Idlewild Canal carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 25th Ave. over Rio Idlewild Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SE 25th Ave. over Rio Idlewild Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.