The average US bridge is 48 years old. That's a lot of birthday candles.
The average US bridge is 48 years old. That's a lot of birthday candles.
If I had a dime for every bridge I've crossed, I'd have about ten bucks by now.
over C-13 Canal
0.2 mi S of Oakland Park
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This bridge has a Good overall condition rating of 7 out of 9. It is in good structural condition and is not classified as structurally deficient.
The bridge carries 123,000 vehicles per day and is 54 years old (reconstructed in 2023).
Its sufficiency rating of 78.7 is above the national average of 63.6.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 109 feet long — a quick crossing, under 5 seconds at highway speed.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
No height data available — likely a standard overpass height.
About 123,000 vehicles cross daily — very heavy traffic, high congestion risk.
The deck is 113 feet wide with multiple lanes — easy to stay in a center lane.
This bridge crosses over water. Focus on the road ahead — the water is far below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1972
54 years old (rebuilt 2023)
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
Total Length
109 ft
33.1 m
Deck Width
113 ft
34.4 m
Spans
3
sections between supports
Max Span
37 ft
longest unsupported section (11.2 m)
Traffic Lanes
7 lanes
One-way traffic
Daily Traffic
123,000vehicles/day
26.16232°N, 80.16219°W
Prestressed Concrete Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
A prestressed concrete stringer bridge uses pretensioned concrete beams, where steel tendons are stretched before concrete is poured. This creates stronger, lighter spans.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.