US Bridges

I-595 (SR-862) WB over SR-817(UNIVERSITY Drive)

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Broward County, Florida · 2.25MI W of Fl Turnpike · Structure no. 860391

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74,452
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-595 (SR-862) WB over SR-817(UNIVERSITY Drive) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-595 (SR-862) WB over SR-817(UNIVERSITY Drive) in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 36 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 74,452 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,173 by 2044. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-595 (SR-862) WB
CrossesSR-817(UNIVERSITY Drive)
Location2.25MI W of Fl Turnpike
RouteInterstate 595
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.09901, -80.25072
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,452 (2022)
Projected traffic129,173 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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-595 (SR-862) WB over SR-817(UNIVERSITY Drive) built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I-595 (SR-862) WB over SR-817(UNIVERSITY Drive) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-595 (SR-862) WB over SR-817(UNIVERSITY Drive) carry?

About 74,452 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-595 (SR-862) WB over SR-817(UNIVERSITY Drive)?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-595 (SR-862) WB over SR-817(UNIVERSITY Drive)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.