US Bridges

Las Olas Boulevard over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair

Broward County, Florida · W.Of A1A on Las Olas Blv. · Structure no. 860018

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,095 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Olas Boulevard over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying Las Olas Boulevard over Intracoastal Waterway in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,280 by 2042. The structure is 1,095 ft (333.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLas Olas Boulevard
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
LocationW.Of A1A on Las Olas Blv.
RouteState Highway 842
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.12, -80.11058
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+15 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,095 ft (333.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2024)
Projected traffic28,280 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Las Olas Boulevard over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Las Olas Boulevard over Intracoastal Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Las Olas Boulevard over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Las Olas Boulevard over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 1,095 ft (333.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Las Olas Boulevard over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.