US Bridges

NE 48 Street over I-95 (SR-9)

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 1MI N of SR834(SAMPLE Rd) · Structure no. 860122

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 48 Street over I-95 (SR-9) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 48 Street over I-95 (SR-9) in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,170 by 2044. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 48 Street
CrossesI-95 (SR-9)
Location1MI N of SR834(SAMPLE Rd)
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.28976, -80.12391
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2024)
Projected traffic38,170 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NE 48 Street over I-95 (SR-9) built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 48 Street over I-95 (SR-9) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NE 48 Street over I-95 (SR-9) carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NE 48 Street over I-95 (SR-9)?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns NE 48 Street over I-95 (SR-9)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.