US Bridges

NB I-95 (SR-9) over NW 38th Street

Good

Broward County, Florida · .5MI N of Oakland Pk Blvd · Structure no. 860197

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
138,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB I-95 (SR-9) over NW 38th Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB I-95 (SR-9) over NW 38th Street 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 187 ft (57 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNB I-95 (SR-9)
CrossesNW 38th Street
Location.5MI N of Oakland Pk Blvd
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.17341, -80.15637
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width125 ft (38 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.1 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 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 NB I-95 (SR-9) over NW 38th Street built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is NB I-95 (SR-9) over NW 38th Street 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 NB I-95 (SR-9) over NW 38th Street carry?

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

How long is NB I-95 (SR-9) over NW 38th Street?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns NB I-95 (SR-9) over NW 38th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.