FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Atlantic Blvd.

Carrying Atlantic Blvd. over Coconut Creek

Atlantic Blvd W of Turnpk, Broward, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Atlantic Blvd.

The Atlantic Blvd. bridge in Broward, Florida carries Atlantic Blvd. over Coconut Creek. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1994, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 45.7 meters (150 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 52,500 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.6 metric tons.

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

How Atlantic Blvd. compares

▼ 5.3
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 38%
Lower load rating than 62% of Florida bridges
687
Bridges in Broward · 13 in Poor condition
Atlantic Blvd. 33.6 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
2.7
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Last Reconstructed
1994
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
45.7 m (150 ft)
Deck Width
34.4 m (113 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
52,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
860313

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

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 7/9, 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 52,500 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 Good 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 33.6 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 1983, making it 43 years old and last reconstructed in 1994.

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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