US Bridges

SB US-1 (SR-5) over I-595 / Eller Drive & RR

Fair

Broward County, Florida · I-595 & US-1 Interchange · Structure no. 860400

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
529 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB US-1 (SR-5) over I-595 / Eller Drive & RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US-1 (SR-5) over I-595 / Eller Drive & RR in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 39 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,158 by 2042. The structure is 529 ft (161.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSB US-1 (SR-5)
CrossesI-595 / Eller Drive & RR
LocationI-595 & US-1 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.08108, -80.13477
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length529 ft (161.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2022)
Projected traffic25,158 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SB US-1 (SR-5) over I-595 / Eller Drive & RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SB US-1 (SR-5) over I-595 / Eller Drive & RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SB US-1 (SR-5) over I-595 / Eller Drive & RR carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SB US-1 (SR-5) over I-595 / Eller Drive & RR?

The structure is 529 ft (161.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SB US-1 (SR-5) over I-595 / Eller Drive & RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.