US Bridges

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

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.50 Mi. S of SR-870 · Structure no. 860129

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
138,500
2022 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 1974 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 138,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240,298 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSB I-95 (SR-9)
CrossesProspect Rd.
Location0.50 Mi. S of SR-870
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.18106, -80.15336
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,500 (2022)
Projected traffic240,298 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
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 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SB I-95 (SR-9) over Prospect Rd. carry?

About 138,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.