US Bridges

I-95 (SR-9) over Taft Street

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.5 Mile South of SR-822 · Structure no. 860104

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
238,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (SR-9) over Taft Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (SR-9) over Taft Street in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 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 238,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 412,930 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 206 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (SR-9)
CrossesTaft Street
Location0.5 Mile South of SR-822
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.02581, -80.16672
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width206 ft (62.8 m)
Roadway width191 ft (58.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238,000 (2024)
Projected traffic412,930 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (SR-9) over Taft Street built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is I-95 (SR-9) over Taft Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 (SR-9) over Taft Street carry?

About 238,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (SR-9) over Taft Street?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 206 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (SR-9) over Taft Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.