US Bridges

Hollywood Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair

Broward County, Florida · SR 820 & Intracoastal · Structure no. 860230

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,284 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,267
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollywood Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying Hollywood Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 18,267 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,693 by 2044. The structure is 1,284 ft (391.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHollywood Blvd.
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
LocationSR 820 & Intracoastal
RouteState Highway 820
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.01208, -80.11964
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+27 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,284 ft (391.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,267 (2022)
Projected traffic31,693 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hollywood Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Hollywood 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 August 2023.

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

About 18,267 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hollywood Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 1,284 ft (391.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Hollywood Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.