US Bridges

S.W. 16 Street over North New River

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.5MI W of SW 54 Ave. · Structure no. 868002

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.W. 16 Street over North New River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S.W. 16 Street over North New River in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS.W. 16 Street
CrossesNorth New River
Location0.5MI W of SW 54 Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.1026, -80.23033
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

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 S.W. 16 Street over North New River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.W. 16 Street over North New 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 S.W. 16 Street over North New River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S.W. 16 Street over North New River?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.W. 16 Street over North New River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.