US Bridges

I-95 over Santiago Canal

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · 1.5 Miles North of SR-528 · Structure no. 700055

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Santiago Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 over Santiago Canal in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1964, 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 54,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,558 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long.

CarriesI-95
CrossesSantiago Canal
Location1.5 Miles North of SR-528
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.43184, -80.82035
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,500 (2023)
Projected traffic94,558 by 2045
Trucks12%
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 Santiago Canal built?

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

What condition is I-95 over Santiago 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 over Santiago Canal carry?

About 54,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Santiago Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I-95 over Santiago Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.