US Bridges

I-95 (SR-9) NB over SR-845 (NW-9 Ave)

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.2 Mile S of Prospect RD · Structure no. 860198

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

About this bridge

I-95 (SR-9) NB over SR-845 (NW-9 Ave) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (SR-9) NB over SR-845 (NW-9 Ave) 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 501 ft (152.7 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (SR-9) NB
CrossesSR-845 (NW-9 Ave)
Location0.2 Mile S of Prospect RD
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.17719, -80.15478
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length501 ft (152.7 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.7 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,500 (2022)
Projected traffic240,298 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I-95 (SR-9) NB over SR-845 (NW-9 Ave) built?

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

What condition is I-95 (SR-9) NB over SR-845 (NW-9 Ave) 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 I-95 (SR-9) NB over SR-845 (NW-9 Ave) carry?

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

How long is I-95 (SR-9) NB over SR-845 (NW-9 Ave)?

The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (SR-9) NB over SR-845 (NW-9 Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.