US Bridges

Atlantic Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 300 W of A1A · Structure no. 860157

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
378 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlantic Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying Atlantic Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,110 by 2042. The structure is 378 ft (115.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAtlantic Blvd.
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location300 W of A1A
RouteState Highway 814
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.23178, -80.09444
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length378 ft (115.3 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2024)
Projected traffic45,110 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Atlantic Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlantic Blvd. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Atlantic Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Atlantic Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 378 ft (115.3 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Atlantic Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.