US Bridges

I-595 Exp Lanes over SR-823 Flamingo Road

Good

Broward County, Florida · 4 MI W of University Dr. · Structure no. 860368

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
374 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-595 Exp Lanes over SR-823 Flamingo Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-595 Exp Lanes over SR-823 Flamingo Road in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,230 by 2045. The structure is 374 ft (114.1 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesI-595 Exp Lanes
CrossesSR-823 Flamingo Road
Location4 MI W of University Dr.
RouteInterstate 595
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.11458, -80.31364
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length374 ft (114.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2023)
Projected traffic31,230 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
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-595 Exp Lanes over SR-823 Flamingo Road built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I-595 Exp Lanes over SR-823 Flamingo Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I-595 Exp Lanes over SR-823 Flamingo Road carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-595 Exp Lanes over SR-823 Flamingo Road?

The structure is 374 ft (114.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I-595 Exp Lanes over SR-823 Flamingo Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.