US Bridges

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

Fair

Broward County, Florida · Exit 29 SB Off Ramp · Structure no. 860264

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-95 to SR-838 over SR-838 Sunrise Blvd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-95 to SR-838 over SR-838 Sunrise Blvd. 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 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,628 by 2042. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSB I-95 to SR-838
CrossesSR-838 Sunrise Blvd.
LocationExit 29 SB Off Ramp
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.1371, -80.16989
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2023)
Projected traffic28,628 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 SB I-95 to SR-838 over SR-838 Sunrise Blvd. built?

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

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

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.