US Bridges

SB I-95 (SR-9) over Prospect Rd.

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.50 Mi. S of SR-870 · Structure no. 860119

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-95 (SR-9) over Prospect Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-95 (SR-9) over Prospect Rd. in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 102,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,970 by 2044. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB I-95 (SR-9)
CrossesProspect Rd.
Location0.50 Mi. S of SR-870
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.24575, -80.13672
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,000 (2024)
Projected traffic176,970 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SB I-95 (SR-9) over Prospect Rd. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SB I-95 (SR-9) over Prospect Rd. 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 SB I-95 (SR-9) over Prospect Rd. carry?

About 102,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SB I-95 (SR-9) over Prospect Rd.?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-95 (SR-9) over Prospect Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.