Atlantic Avenue
Carrying Atlantic Avenue over Intracoastal Waterway
Between SR-A1A & SR-5, Palm Beach, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Atlantic Avenue
The Atlantic Avenue bridge in Palm Beach, Florida carries Atlantic Avenue over Intracoastal Waterway. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 71.7 meters (235 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,000 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 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Atlantic Avenue compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1952
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 71.7 m (235 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.3 m (53 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 16,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 930064
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • 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 Avenue 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 Avenue against other structures in Palm Beach 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 Avenue?
Atlantic Avenue in Palm Beach, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Atlantic Avenue inspected?
Atlantic Avenue'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 16,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Atlantic Avenue 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 Avenue?
Atlantic Avenue has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Atlantic Avenue?
Atlantic Avenue is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is Atlantic Avenue and does age affect safety?
Atlantic Avenue was built in 1952, making it 74 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.
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