US Bridges

I-595 to NB I-95 over South Fork New River

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 0.3MI N of SR-84 · Structure no. 860213

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,510 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-595 to NB I-95 over South Fork New River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-595 to NB I-95 over South Fork New River in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 56 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,400 by 2042. The structure is 1,510 ft (460.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-595 to NB I-95
CrossesSouth Fork New River
Location0.3MI N of SR-84
RouteInterstate 595
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.09739, -80.16843
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,510 ft (460.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2023)
Projected traffic69,400 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-595 to NB I-95 over South Fork New River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-595 to NB I-95 over South Fork New River 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-595 to NB I-95 over South Fork New River carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-595 to NB I-95 over South Fork New River?

The structure is 1,510 ft (460.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-595 to NB I-95 over South Fork New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.