SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE
Carrying SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE over MARION RIVER
200FT S OF MAYAN LAKE DR, Broward, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE
The SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE bridge in Broward, Florida carries SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE over MARION RIVER. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1968, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,613 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1952
- Last Reconstructed
- 1968
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 24.4 m (80 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.6 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,613 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 865775
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.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
SOUTH 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 SOUTH 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 SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE?
SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE in Broward, Florida has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE inspected?
SOUTH 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 9,613 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH 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 SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE?
SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE?
SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE and does age affect safety?
SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE was built in 1952, making it 74 years old and last reconstructed in 1968.
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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