US Bridges

I-595 Exp Lanes over University DRIVE(SR-817)

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 2.25MI W of Fl Turnpike · Structure no. 860392

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,731
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-595 Exp Lanes over University DRIVE(SR-817) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-595 Exp Lanes over University DRIVE(SR-817) 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 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 9,731 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,883 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-595 Exp Lanes
CrossesUniversity DRIVE(SR-817)
Location2.25MI W of Fl Turnpike
RouteInterstate 595
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.09872, -80.25058
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,731 (2022)
Projected traffic16,883 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 University DRIVE(SR-817) built?

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

What condition is I-595 Exp Lanes over University DRIVE(SR-817) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-595 Exp Lanes over University DRIVE(SR-817) carry?

About 9,731 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-595 Exp Lanes over University DRIVE(SR-817)?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-595 Exp Lanes over University DRIVE(SR-817)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.