US Bridges

I-75 (SR-93) SB over Glades Pkwy (nw 196 Ave)

Poor

Broward County, Florida · 1.2 MI East of US-27 · Structure no. 860305

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 (SR-93) SB over Glades Pkwy (nw 196 Ave) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 (SR-93) SB over Glades Pkwy (nw 196 Ave) in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 16,750 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,061 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-75 (SR-93) SB
CrossesGlades Pkwy (nw 196 Ave)
Location1.2 MI East of US-27
RouteInterstate 75
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.13981, -80.4195
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,750 (2024)
Projected traffic29,061 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-75 (SR-93) SB over Glades Pkwy (nw 196 Ave) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 (SR-93) SB over Glades Pkwy (nw 196 Ave) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 (SR-93) SB over Glades Pkwy (nw 196 Ave) carry?

About 16,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-75 (SR-93) SB over Glades Pkwy (nw 196 Ave)?

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 (SR-93) SB over Glades Pkwy (nw 196 Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.