FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Atlantic Blvd.

Carrying Atlantic Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway

300' W of A1A, Broward, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Atlantic Blvd.

The Atlantic Blvd. bridge in Broward, Florida carries Atlantic Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 115.3 meters (378 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 26,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Atlantic Blvd. compares

▼ 13.8
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Florida bridges
687
Bridges in Broward · 13 in Poor condition
Atlantic Blvd. 25.1 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
48.6
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
4.2
Special reductions
−5.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
25.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
115.3 m (378 ft)
Deck Width
17.6 m (58 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
26,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
860157

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Atlantic Blvd. is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Atlantic Blvd. against other structures in Broward and across Florida. Florida bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Atlantic Blvd.?

Atlantic Blvd. in Broward, Florida has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Atlantic Blvd. inspected?

Atlantic Blvd.'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 26,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Atlantic Blvd. is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Atlantic Blvd.?

Atlantic Blvd. has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Atlantic Blvd.?

Atlantic Blvd. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Atlantic Blvd. and does age affect safety?

Atlantic Blvd. was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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