US Bridges

I-95 over Outfall Ditch

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · 2.2 Mi. S of Grant Rd. · Structure no. 700097

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,314
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Outfall Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 over Outfall Ditch in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 54,314 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,922 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-95
CrossesOutfall Ditch
Location2.2 Mi. S of Grant Rd.
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.89244, -80.59401
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,314 (2022)
Projected traffic93,922 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure7
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 Outfall Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-95 over Outfall Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 over Outfall Ditch carry?

About 54,314 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Outfall Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns I-95 over Outfall Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.