US Bridges

SW 3rd St. over I-95(SR-9)

Good

Broward County, Florida · 1.2 MI E of Powerline RD · Structure no. 860233

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 3rd St. over I-95(SR-9) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 3rd St. over I-95(SR-9) in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,564 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 3rd St.
CrossesI-95(SR-9)
Location1.2 MI E of Powerline RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.22661, -80.13639
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2023)
Projected traffic18,564 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SW 3rd St. over I-95(SR-9) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 3rd St. over I-95(SR-9) 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 2023.

How much traffic does SW 3rd St. over I-95(SR-9) carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SW 3rd St. over I-95(SR-9)?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns SW 3rd St. over I-95(SR-9)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.