US Bridges

I-95 (SR-9) NB over Fec Railroad

Good

Broward County, Florida · 1.0MI N/O W Atlantic Blvd · Structure no. 860218

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (SR-9) NB over Fec Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (SR-9) NB over Fec Railroad in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 54 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 102,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,970 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 (SR-9) NB
CrossesFec Railroad
Location1.0MI N/O W Atlantic Blvd
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.24384, -80.13631
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,000 (2024)
Projected traffic176,970 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 I-95 (SR-9) NB over Fec Railroad built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-95 (SR-9) NB over Fec Railroad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 (SR-9) NB over Fec Railroad carry?

About 102,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (SR-9) NB over Fec Railroad?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (SR-9) NB over Fec Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.