US Bridges

Andrews Ave. over I-95 (SR-9)

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 0.5 MI N of SR-870 · Structure no. 860237

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andrews Ave. over I-95 (SR-9) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Andrews Ave. 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,182 by 2044. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAndrews Ave.
CrossesI-95 (SR-9)
Location0.5 MI N of SR-870
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.19959, -80.14821
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2024)
Projected traffic51,182 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 Andrews Ave. over I-95 (SR-9) built?

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

What condition is Andrews Ave. over I-95 (SR-9) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Andrews Ave. over I-95 (SR-9) carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Andrews Ave. over I-95 (SR-9)?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Andrews Ave. over I-95 (SR-9)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.