US Bridges

SR-822 (sheridan) over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair

Broward County, Florida · Sheridan ST & SR-A1A · Structure no. 860043

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
354 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-822 (sheridan) over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying SR-822 (sheridan) over Intracoastal Waterway in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 63 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 6 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,577 by 2044. The structure is 354 ft (108 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-822 (sheridan)
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
LocationSheridan ST & SR-A1A
RouteState Highway 822
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.03416, -80.11791
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length354 ft (108 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,200 (2022)
Projected traffic31,577 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR-822 (sheridan) over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR-822 (sheridan) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-822 (sheridan) over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 18,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR-822 (sheridan) over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 354 ft (108 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR-822 (sheridan) over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.