US Bridges

Coconut Creek Blvd over Palmetto Waterway

Good

Broward County, Florida · 150FT E of NW 43rd Ave. · Structure no. 865001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,120
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coconut Creek Blvd over Palmetto Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Coconut Creek Blvd over Palmetto Waterway in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,338 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCoconut Creek Blvd
CrossesPalmetto Waterway
Location150FT E of NW 43rd Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.23803, -80.18009
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,120 (2023)
Projected traffic4,338 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Coconut Creek Blvd over Palmetto Waterway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coconut Creek Blvd over Palmetto 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 2023.

How much traffic does Coconut Creek Blvd over Palmetto Waterway carry?

About 3,120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Coconut Creek Blvd over Palmetto Waterway?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Coconut Creek Blvd over Palmetto Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.