US Bridges

SW 136th Ave. over N. New River Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · At SR 84 · Structure no. 868307

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,520
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 136th Ave. over N. New River Canal is a concrete slab carrying SW 136th Ave. over N. New River Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,424 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 136th Ave.
CrossesN. New River Canal
LocationAt SR 84
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.11925, -80.33022
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width128 ft (39.1 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,520 (2023)
Projected traffic17,424 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 136th Ave. over N. New River Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 136th Ave. over N. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SW 136th Ave. over N. New River Canal carry?

About 14,520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SW 136th Ave. over N. New River Canal?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns SW 136th Ave. over N. New River Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.