US Bridges

I-95 NB (SR-9) over Copans Rd.

Good

Broward County, Florida · 2 Mi. N of Atlantic Blvd. · Structure no. 860220

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
105,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB (SR-9) over Copans Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB (SR-9) over Copans Rd. in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 53 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 105,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 182,175 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 111 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB (SR-9)
CrossesCopans Rd.
Location2 Mi. N of Atlantic Blvd.
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.26052, -80.13297
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,000 (2023)
Projected traffic182,175 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NB (SR-9) over Copans Rd. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-95 NB (SR-9) over Copans 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 May 2023.

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

About 105,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB (SR-9) over Copans Rd.?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB (SR-9) over Copans Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.