US Bridges

I-95 over Cattail Outfall

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · 2.0 MI S of Micco RD · Structure no. 700093

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,580
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Cattail Outfall is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 over Cattail Outfall in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 56 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 56,580 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,166 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesI-95
CrossesCattail Outfall
Location2.0 MI S of Micco RD
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.84845, -80.5787
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,580 (2023)
Projected traffic98,166 by 2045
Trucks15%
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 Cattail Outfall built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I-95 over Cattail Outfall 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 Cattail Outfall carry?

About 56,580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Cattail Outfall?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns I-95 over Cattail Outfall?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.