US Bridges

On Ramp WB SR-820 over SR-820 (hollywood Blvd.)

Fair

Broward County, Florida · SR-A1A SB to SR-820 WB · Structure no. 860229

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
460 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,830
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Ramp WB SR-820 over SR-820 (hollywood Blvd.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying On Ramp WB SR-820 over SR-820 (hollywood Blvd.) in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 8,830 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,320 by 2044. The structure is 460 ft (140.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOn Ramp WB SR-820
CrossesSR-820 (hollywood Blvd.)
LocationSR-A1A SB to SR-820 WB
RouteState Highway 820
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.01317, -80.11779
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,830 (2022)
Projected traffic15,320 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was On Ramp WB SR-820 over SR-820 (hollywood Blvd.) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is On Ramp WB SR-820 over SR-820 (hollywood Blvd.) 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 On Ramp WB SR-820 over SR-820 (hollywood Blvd.) carry?

About 8,830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is On Ramp WB SR-820 over SR-820 (hollywood Blvd.)?

The structure is 460 ft (140.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns On Ramp WB SR-820 over SR-820 (hollywood Blvd.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.