US Bridges

SE 15th Ave. over Carlotta River

Good

Broward County, Florida · 100 Ft. S of SE 13th St. · Structure no. 865790

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 15th Ave. over Carlotta River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE 15th Ave. over Carlotta River in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 15th Ave.
CrossesCarlotta River
Location100 Ft. S of SE 13th St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.10508, -80.12781
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 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 15th Ave. over Carlotta River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 15th Ave. over Carlotta 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SE 15th Ave. over Carlotta River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SE 15th Ave. over Carlotta River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SE 15th Ave. over Carlotta River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.