US Bridges

I-595 EB to SR7 NB over I-595 SR-7 & Connectors

Fair

Broward County, Florida · I-595 / SR-7 Interchange · Structure no. 860477

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,187 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-595 EB to SR7 NB over I-595 SR-7 & Connectors is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I-595 EB to SR7 NB over I-595 SR-7 & Connectors 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,136 by 2044. The structure is 2,187 ft (666.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-595 EB to SR7 NB
CrossesI-595 SR-7 & Connectors
LocationI-595 / SR-7 Interchange
RouteInterstate 595
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.08578, -80.20235
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,187 ft (666.5 m)
Longest span224 ft (68.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2022)
Projected traffic16,136 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-595 EB to SR7 NB over I-595 SR-7 & Connectors built?

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

What condition is I-595 EB to SR7 NB over I-595 SR-7 & Connectors 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 I-595 EB to SR7 NB over I-595 SR-7 & Connectors carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-595 EB to SR7 NB over I-595 SR-7 & Connectors?

The structure is 2,187 ft (666.5 m) long with a longest span of 224 ft (68.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-595 EB to SR7 NB over I-595 SR-7 & Connectors?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.