US Bridges

I-95 NB over Lake Washington Road

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · I-95 NB -Lk Washington RD · Structure no. 700123

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB over Lake Washington Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB over Lake Washington Road in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,220 by 2045. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 NB
CrossesLake Washington Road
LocationI-95 NB -Lk Washington RD
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.14611, -80.70577
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,000 (2023)
Projected traffic90,220 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 NB over Lake Washington Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I-95 NB over Lake Washington Road 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 NB over Lake Washington Road carry?

About 52,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB over Lake Washington Road?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB over Lake Washington Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.