US Bridges

WB SR A1A over Intracoastal Waterway

Good

Broward County, Florida · Port Everglades · Structure no. 860623

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,950 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB SR A1A over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying WB SR A1A over Intracoastal Waterway in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 16,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,061 by 2044. The structure is 1,950 ft (594.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB SR A1A
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
LocationPort Everglades
RouteState Highway 0A1A
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.10083, -80.11809
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,950 ft (594.4 m)
Longest span177 ft (54 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,750 (2024)
Projected traffic29,061 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 WB SR A1A over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB SR A1A over Intracoastal Waterway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does WB SR A1A over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 16,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is WB SR A1A over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 1,950 ft (594.4 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (54 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns WB SR A1A over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.