US Bridges

SW 125th Ave over North New River Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · Inter of SR-84 & SW 125th · Structure no. 868049

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,808
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 125th Ave over North New River Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 125th Ave 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 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 2,808 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,685 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 125th Ave
CrossesNorth New River Canal
LocationInter of SR-84 & SW 125th
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.11583, -80.31667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,808 (2024)
Projected traffic4,685 by 2044
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 SW 125th Ave over North New River Canal built?

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

What condition is SW 125th Ave over North New River Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SW 125th Ave over North New River Canal carry?

About 2,808 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW 125th Ave over North New River Canal?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SW 125th Ave over North New River Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.