NE 26TH ST.
Carrying NE 26TH ST. over NORTH FORK MIDDLE RIVER
0.06MI WEST OF US-1, Broward, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NE 26TH ST.
The NE 26TH ST. bridge in Broward, Florida carries NE 26TH ST. over NORTH FORK MIDDLE RIVER. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 28.2 meters (93 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 23,920 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 23.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NE 26TH ST. 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
- 1974
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 28.2 m (93 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.3 m (70 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 23,920 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 860274
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
NE 26TH ST. 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 NE 26TH ST. 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 NE 26TH ST.?
NE 26TH ST. in Broward, Florida has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NE 26TH ST. inspected?
NE 26TH ST.'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 23,920 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NE 26TH ST. 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 NE 26TH ST.?
NE 26TH ST. has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NE 26TH ST.?
NE 26TH ST. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NE 26TH ST. and does age affect safety?
NE 26TH ST. was built in 1974, making it 52 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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