US Bridges

SR838 Sunrise Blvd over I-95 (SR-9) & RR

Fair

Broward County, Florida · Sunrise Blvd. over I-95 · Structure no. 860126

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
531 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
49,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR838 Sunrise Blvd over I-95 (SR-9) & RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR838 Sunrise Blvd over I-95 (SR-9) & RR in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 51 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 49,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,882 by 2044. The structure is 531 ft (161.9 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR838 Sunrise Blvd
CrossesI-95 (SR-9) & RR
LocationSunrise Blvd. over I-95
RouteState Highway 838
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.13655, -80.16979
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length531 ft (161.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width141 ft (43.1 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,500 (2022)
Projected traffic85,882 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR838 Sunrise Blvd over I-95 (SR-9) & RR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR838 Sunrise Blvd over I-95 (SR-9) & RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR838 Sunrise Blvd over I-95 (SR-9) & RR carry?

About 49,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR838 Sunrise Blvd over I-95 (SR-9) & RR?

The structure is 531 ft (161.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns SR838 Sunrise Blvd over I-95 (SR-9) & RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.