US Bridges

Atlantic Blvd. over SR-91(FLORIDA Turnpike)

Good

Broward County, Florida · Atlantic Blvd / SR-91 · Structure no. 860314

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
490 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlantic Blvd. over SR-91(FLORIDA Turnpike) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atlantic Blvd. over SR-91(FLORIDA Turnpike) in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 52,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,088 by 2042. The structure is 490 ft (149.2 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAtlantic Blvd.
CrossesSR-91(FLORIDA Turnpike)
LocationAtlantic Blvd / SR-91
RouteState Highway 814
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.23138, -80.17865
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length490 ft (149.2 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,500 (2023)
Projected traffic91,088 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Atlantic Blvd. over SR-91(FLORIDA Turnpike) built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlantic Blvd. over SR-91(FLORIDA Turnpike) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Atlantic Blvd. over SR-91(FLORIDA Turnpike) carry?

About 52,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Atlantic Blvd. over SR-91(FLORIDA Turnpike)?

The structure is 490 ft (149.2 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Atlantic Blvd. over SR-91(FLORIDA Turnpike)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.