US Bridges

WB I-595 to SB SR7 over US-441 (SR-7)

Fair

Broward County, Florida · I-595/SR-7 Interchange · Structure no. 860416

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-595 to SB SR7 over US-441 (SR-7) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-595 to SB SR7 over US-441 (SR-7) in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1988, 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 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,574 by 2042. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWB I-595 to SB SR7
CrossesUS-441 (SR-7)
LocationI-595/SR-7 Interchange
RouteInterstate 595
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.08628, -80.2025
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2022)
Projected traffic14,574 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 WB I-595 to SB SR7 over US-441 (SR-7) built?

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

What condition is WB I-595 to SB SR7 over US-441 (SR-7) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does WB I-595 to SB SR7 over US-441 (SR-7) carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is WB I-595 to SB SR7 over US-441 (SR-7)?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns WB I-595 to SB SR7 over US-441 (SR-7)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.