US Bridges

Commodore Drive over North New River Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · Inter. of SR-84 & Comm DR · Structure no. 868048

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commodore Drive over North New River Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Commodore Drive over North New River Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,767 by 2045. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCommodore Drive
CrossesNorth New River Canal
LocationInter. of SR-84 & Comm DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.11791, -80.32458
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic6,767 by 2045
Trucks3%
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 Commodore Drive over North New River Canal built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commodore Drive over North New River Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Commodore Drive over North New River Canal carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Commodore Drive over North New River Canal?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Commodore Drive over North New River Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.