US Bridges

W Atlantic Blvd WB over C-2 Drainage Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 1.1MI E of Sawgrass Expy · Structure no. 864003

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Atlantic Blvd WB over C-2 Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying W Atlantic Blvd WB over C-2 Drainage Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,440 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Atlantic Blvd WB
CrossesC-2 Drainage Canal
Location1.1MI E of Sawgrass Expy
RouteCounty Highway 814
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.23864, -80.28052
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2023)
Projected traffic19,440 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Atlantic Blvd WB over C-2 Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Atlantic Blvd WB over C-2 Drainage Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W Atlantic Blvd WB over C-2 Drainage Canal carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Atlantic Blvd WB over C-2 Drainage Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns W Atlantic Blvd WB over C-2 Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.