US Bridges

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

Fair

Broward County, Florida · I-595 & US-1 Interchange · Structure no. 860401

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
547 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 (SR-5) NB over I-595 / Eller Drive & RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-1 (SR-5) NB over I-595 / Eller Drive & RR in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1986, 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 5 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,422 by 2044. The structure is 547 ft (166.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-1 (SR-5) NB
CrossesI-595 / Eller Drive & RR
LocationI-595 & US-1 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.08001, -80.1341
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length547 ft (166.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2022)
Projected traffic23,422 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 US-1 (SR-5) NB over I-595 / Eller Drive & RR built?

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

What condition is US-1 (SR-5) NB 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 August 2024.

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

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 547 ft (166.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.