US Bridges

I-95 over Sottile Canal

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · I-95 SB - Sottile Canal · Structure no. 700096

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,157
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Sottile Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 over Sottile Canal in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 27,157 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,117 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95
CrossesSottile Canal
LocationI-95 SB - Sottile Canal
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.88834, -80.59311
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,157 (2022)
Projected traffic47,117 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 over Sottile Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I-95 over Sottile 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 March 2023.

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

About 27,157 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Sottile Canal?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over Sottile Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.