US Bridges

SR-838 to SB I-95 over SR-838 Sunrise Blvd.

Fair

Broward County, Florida · Exit 29 SB on Ramp · Structure no. 860263

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-838 to SB I-95 over SR-838 Sunrise Blvd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-838 to SB I-95 over SR-838 Sunrise Blvd. in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 51 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,772 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-838 to SB I-95
CrossesSR-838 Sunrise Blvd.
LocationExit 29 SB on Ramp
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.13598, -80.16982
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2023)
Projected traffic40,772 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR-838 to SB I-95 over SR-838 Sunrise Blvd. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR-838 to SB I-95 over SR-838 Sunrise Blvd. 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR-838 to SB I-95 over SR-838 Sunrise Blvd. carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-838 to SB I-95 over SR-838 Sunrise Blvd.?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR-838 to SB I-95 over SR-838 Sunrise Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.