US Bridges

WB I-595 (SR-862) over SW26TERR/NEW RIVER/30AV

Good

Broward County, Florida · 1MI W of I-95 (SR-9) · Structure no. 860427

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
4,811 ft
51 main spans
Daily traffic
109,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-595 (SR-862) over SW26TERR/NEW RIVER/30AV is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-595 (SR-862) over SW26TERR/NEW RIVER/30AV in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 109,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 189,549 by 2042. The structure is 4,811 ft (1,466.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWB I-595 (SR-862)
CrossesSW26TERR/NEW RIVER/30AV
Location1MI W of I-95 (SR-9)
RouteInterstate 595
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.08408, -80.18364
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans51
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length4,811 ft (1,466.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,250 (2024)
Projected traffic189,549 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB I-595 (SR-862) over SW26TERR/NEW RIVER/30AV built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB I-595 (SR-862) over SW26TERR/NEW RIVER/30AV 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does WB I-595 (SR-862) over SW26TERR/NEW RIVER/30AV carry?

About 109,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is WB I-595 (SR-862) over SW26TERR/NEW RIVER/30AV?

The structure is 4,811 ft (1,466.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns WB I-595 (SR-862) over SW26TERR/NEW RIVER/30AV?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.