US Bridges

EB Sunrise Blvd over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair

Broward County, Florida · W of A1A & E of SR-5 · Structure no. 860467

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
362 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Sunrise Blvd over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying EB Sunrise Blvd over Intracoastal Waterway in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,820 by 2044. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB Sunrise Blvd
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
LocationW of A1A & E of SR-5
RouteState Highway 838
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.13786, -80.10895
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2024)
Projected traffic20,820 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB Sunrise Blvd over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB Sunrise 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does EB Sunrise Blvd over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is EB Sunrise Blvd over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns EB Sunrise Blvd over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.