US Bridges

W Atlantic Blvd WB over Canal C-1

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.4MI East of SR-817 · Structure no. 864046

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,088
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Atlantic Blvd WB over Canal C-1 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying W Atlantic Blvd WB over Canal C-1 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 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 23,088 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,517 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Atlantic Blvd WB
CrossesCanal C-1
Location0.4MI East of SR-817
RouteCounty Highway 814
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.23888, -80.24834
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,088 (2023)
Projected traffic38,517 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 WB over Canal C-1 built?

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

What condition is W Atlantic Blvd WB over Canal C-1 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does W Atlantic Blvd WB over Canal C-1 carry?

About 23,088 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Atlantic Blvd WB over Canal C-1?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns W Atlantic Blvd WB over Canal C-1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.