NE 28th Street over Pelican Waterway
FairPosted for loadBroward County, Florida · 160FT. E of NE 23rd Ave · Structure no. 867200
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 28th Street over Pelican Waterway is a concrete tee beam carrying NE 28th Street over Pelican Waterway in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 28th Street over Pelican Waterway built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 28th Street over Pelican Waterway 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does NE 28th Street over Pelican Waterway carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is NE 28th Street over Pelican Waterway?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns NE 28th Street over Pelican Waterway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.