US Bridges

Dania Bch. Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 1 Mi. North SR-822 on A1A · Structure no. 860920

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
495 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dania Bch. Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying Dania Bch. Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,994 by 2042. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDania Bch. Blvd.
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location1 Mi. North SR-822 on A1A
RouteState Highway 0A1A
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.05304, -80.11559
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length495 ft (150.9 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2024)
Projected traffic20,994 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dania Bch. Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dania Bch. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Dania Bch. Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dania Bch. Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Dania Bch. Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.