US Bridges

SE 9th Ave. over Charles Waterway

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.5 Mi. N. of SE15th St. · Structure no. 868116

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 9th Ave. over Charles Waterway is a concrete slab carrying SE 9th Ave. over Charles Waterway in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 694 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 9th Ave.
CrossesCharles Waterway
Location0.5 Mi. N. of SE15th St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.2188, -80.10951
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic694 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SE 9th Ave. over Charles Waterway built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 9th Ave. over Charles 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SE 9th Ave. over Charles Waterway carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE 9th Ave. over Charles Waterway?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SE 9th Ave. over Charles Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.