NE 49th Street over Egret Waterway
GoodBroward County, Florida · 0.4MI E of US-1 · Structure no. 867209
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 49th Street over Egret Waterway is a concrete tee beam carrying NE 49th Street over Egret Waterway in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 49th Street over Egret Waterway built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is NE 49th Street over Egret Waterway 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does NE 49th Street over Egret Waterway carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NE 49th Street over Egret Waterway?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns NE 49th Street over Egret Waterway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.