North Ocean Drive
Carrying North Ocean Drive over New River Sound
Mizell-Eula Johnson Park, Broward, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: North Ocean Drive
The North Ocean Drive bridge in Broward, Florida carries North Ocean Drive over New River Sound. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 57.9 meters (190 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,333 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How North Ocean Drive compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 57.9 m (190 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.3 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- State Park/Forest/Reservation
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,333 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 860160
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
North Ocean Drive is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare North Ocean Drive against other structures in Broward and across Florida. Florida bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for North Ocean Drive?
North Ocean Drive in Broward, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is North Ocean Drive inspected?
North Ocean Drive's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,333 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. North Ocean Drive is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for North Ocean Drive?
North Ocean Drive has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining North Ocean Drive?
North Ocean Drive is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is North Ocean Drive and does age affect safety?
North Ocean Drive was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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