US Bridges

W Atlantic Blvd EB over W. Outfall Drainage Cnl

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.7MI West of SR-817 · Structure no. 864007

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Atlantic Blvd EB over W. Outfall Drainage Cnl is a prestressed concrete slab carrying W Atlantic Blvd EB over W. Outfall Drainage Cnl in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,360 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Atlantic Blvd EB
CrossesW. Outfall Drainage Cnl
Location0.7MI West of SR-817
RouteCounty Highway 814
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.24061, -80.26613
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2023)
Projected traffic9,360 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 EB over W. Outfall Drainage Cnl built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Atlantic Blvd EB over W. Outfall Drainage Cnl 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W Atlantic Blvd EB over W. Outfall Drainage Cnl carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Atlantic Blvd EB over W. Outfall Drainage Cnl?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns W Atlantic Blvd EB over W. Outfall Drainage Cnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.