US Bridges

Broward Blvd. over I-95 (SR-9)

Fair

Broward County, Florida · SR-842 over I-95 (sr 9) · Structure no. 860269

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
298 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broward Blvd. over I-95 (SR-9) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broward Blvd. over I-95 (SR-9) in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1974, 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 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,810 by 2042. The structure is 298 ft (90.9 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBroward Blvd.
CrossesI-95 (SR-9)
LocationSR-842 over I-95 (sr 9)
RouteState Highway 842
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.12172, -80.16875
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,000 (2023)
Projected traffic79,810 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Broward Blvd. over I-95 (SR-9) built?

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

What condition is Broward Blvd. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Broward Blvd. over I-95 (SR-9) carry?

About 46,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Broward Blvd. over I-95 (SR-9)?

The structure is 298 ft (90.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Broward Blvd. over I-95 (SR-9)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.