NE 38 Street over Coral Waterway
FairBroward County, Florida · 0.4MI W of US-1 · Structure no. 867603
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,475
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 38 Street over Coral Waterway is a concrete tee beam carrying NE 38 Street over Coral Waterway in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 72 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.
It carries about 7,475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,969 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 38 Street over Coral Waterway built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is NE 38 Street over Coral 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does NE 38 Street over Coral Waterway carry?
About 7,475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NE 38 Street over Coral Waterway?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns NE 38 Street over Coral Waterway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.