US Bridges

I-95 SB over C-54 Canal

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · Buffer Preserve Drive · Structure no. 700237

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

About this bridge

I-95 SB over C-54 Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB over C-54 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 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 28,290 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,084 by 2044. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-95 SB
CrossesC-54 Canal
LocationBuffer Preserve Drive
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.82702, -80.55918
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,290 (2023)
Projected traffic49,084 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 SB over C-54 Canal built?

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

What condition is I-95 SB over C-54 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 SB over C-54 Canal carry?

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

How long is I-95 SB over C-54 Canal?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB over C-54 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.