DATE: April 17, 2015
MEDIA CONTACT: Anh Ton, P.E., Director
Broward County Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division
PHONE: 954-357-6059
EMAIL: aton@broward.org
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - County-maintained bridges are structurally sound (with none rated as "structurally deficient") and just received an average Health Index of 92 out of a possible 100, making them among the safest in the State of Florida, according to the recently-released Florida Bridge Information report from the Florida Department of Transportation.
The Health Index measures the overall condition of a bridge and typically includes 10 to 12 different elements that are evaluated by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) every two years.
Broward County Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division oversees the design, construction and maintenance the County's bridge inventory which consists of 89 fixed and movable bridges.
"Our staff is committed to ensuring that our bridges are safe. We systematically prioritize bridge maintenance and handle safety concerns expediently. We are proud to know that our rating is so high," said Anh Ton, Director of Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division.
The oldest bridge in the County inventory (Ravenswood Road over Dania Cut-Off Canal) was constructed in 1928 and is currently scheduled for replacement in summer 2015; this project is estimated to cost $6.5M and is funded entirely by federal grant.
About Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division
The Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division is responsible for the maintenance and in-house construction of County and highway projects, curbs and gutters, guardrails, rights-of-ways, roads, sidewalks, storm water systems, streets, bridges, swales and trees. Staff resources are available for 24-hour emergency services. Call 954-357-6040 for more information.
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