US Bridges

I-95 (SR-9) SB over C-13 Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.2 MI S of Oakland Park · Structure no. 860116

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (SR-9) SB over C-13 Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (SR-9) SB over C-13 Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 53 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 123,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 213,405 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (SR-9) SB
CrossesC-13 Canal
Location0.2 MI S of Oakland Park
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.16246, -80.16245
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,000 (2022)
Projected traffic213,405 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (SR-9) SB over C-13 Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is I-95 (SR-9) SB over C-13 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 (SR-9) SB over C-13 Canal carry?

About 123,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (SR-9) SB over C-13 Canal?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (SR-9) SB over C-13 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.