US Bridges

I-95 NB over Fellsmere Canal

Good

Brevard County, Florida · Over Fellsmere Canal · Structure no. 700232

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,290
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB over Fellsmere Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB over Fellsmere Canal in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,290 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,084 by 2045. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-95 NB
CrossesFellsmere Canal
LocationOver Fellsmere Canal
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.8259, -80.55787
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,290 (2023)
Projected traffic49,084 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Fellsmere Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB over Fellsmere Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 NB over Fellsmere Canal carry?

About 28,290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB over Fellsmere Canal?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB over Fellsmere Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.