US Bridges

SB I-95 to I-595 over South Fork New River

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.5 MI S. of SR-736 · Structure no. 860429

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,945 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-95 to I-595 over South Fork New River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-95 to I-595 over South Fork New River 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,290 by 2042. The structure is 1,945 ft (592.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSB I-95 to I-595
CrossesSouth Fork New River
Location0.5 MI S. of SR-736
RouteInterstate 595
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.09698, -80.16913
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,945 ft (592.8 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic24,290 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SB I-95 to I-595 over South Fork New River built?

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

What condition is SB I-95 to I-595 over South Fork New River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SB I-95 to I-595 over South Fork New River carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SB I-95 to I-595 over South Fork New River?

The structure is 1,945 ft (592.8 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-95 to I-595 over South Fork New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.