US Bridges

I-95 over Milners Canal

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · 1.2 MI N L.Washington Rd. · Structure no. 700046

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Milners Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 over Milners Canal in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 96,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 166,560 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long.

CarriesI-95
CrossesMilners Canal
Location1.2 MI N L.Washington Rd.
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.16305, -80.70588
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,000 (2022)
Projected traffic166,560 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Milners Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-95 over Milners 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 over Milners Canal carry?

About 96,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Milners Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-95 over Milners Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.