US Bridges

I-95 SB (SR-9) over Copans Road

Good

Broward County, Florida · 2 Mi. N of Atlantic Blvd. · Structure no. 860120

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
102,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB (SR-9) over Copans Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB (SR-9) over Copans Road in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 101 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 SB (SR-9)
CrossesCopans Road
Location2 Mi. N of Atlantic Blvd.
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.26052, -80.13328
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,000 (2022)
Projected traffic176,970 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB (SR-9) over Copans Road built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-95 SB (SR-9) over Copans Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 SB (SR-9) over Copans Road carry?

About 102,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB (SR-9) over Copans Road?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB (SR-9) over Copans Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.