US Bridges

NE 23 Ave. over Kingfisher Waterway

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. S of Sample RD · Structure no. 867211

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 23 Ave. over Kingfisher Waterway is a concrete continuous slab carrying NE 23 Ave. over Kingfisher Waterway in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 23 Ave.
CrossesKingfisher Waterway
Location0.1 Mi. S of Sample RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.27089, -80.09186
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 NE 23 Ave. over Kingfisher Waterway built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 23 Ave. over Kingfisher 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 23 Ave. over Kingfisher Waterway carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 23 Ave. over Kingfisher Waterway?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns NE 23 Ave. over Kingfisher Waterway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.