FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SE 9TH AVENUE

Carrying SE 9TH AVENUE over TARPON RIVER

100ftN OF PONCE DELEON DR, Broward, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SE 9TH AVENUE

The SE 9TH AVENUE bridge in Broward, Florida carries SE 9TH AVENUE over TARPON RIVER. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.6 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,680 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SE 9TH AVENUE compares

▼ 22.9
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Florida bridges
687
Bridges in Broward · 13 in Poor condition
SE 9TH AVENUE 16.0 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.4
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
11.5
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
16.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.6 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,680 vehicles/day
Structure Number
865758

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SE 9TH AVENUE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SE 9TH AVENUE 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 SE 9TH AVENUE?

SE 9TH AVENUE in Broward, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SE 9TH AVENUE inspected?

SE 9TH AVENUE'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 11,680 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SE 9TH AVENUE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SE 9TH AVENUE?

SE 9TH AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SE 9TH AVENUE?

SE 9TH AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SE 9TH AVENUE and does age affect safety?

SE 9TH AVENUE was built in 1971, making it 55 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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