US Bridges

I-95 SB over Tillman Canal

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · I-95 Sb- Tillman Canal · Structure no. 700034

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
31,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB over Tillman Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB over Tillman Canal in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 61 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 31,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,219 by 2044. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 SB
CrossesTillman Canal
LocationI-95 Sb- Tillman Canal
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.01331, -80.64111
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,250 (2022)
Projected traffic54,219 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I-95 SB over Tillman Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I-95 SB over Tillman Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does I-95 SB over Tillman Canal carry?

About 31,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB over Tillman Canal?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB over Tillman Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.