US Bridges

I-595 Viaduct over Perimeter Rd. / Fec RR

Fair

Broward County, Florida · Ft. Laud. Airport · Structure no. 860478

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
5,814 ft
48 main spans
Daily traffic
72,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-595 Viaduct over Perimeter Rd. / Fec RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-595 Viaduct over Perimeter Rd. / Fec RR 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 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 72,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,920 by 2042. The structure is 5,814 ft (1,772.1 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-595 Viaduct
CrossesPerimeter Rd. / Fec RR
LocationFt. Laud. Airport
RouteInterstate 595
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.0815, -80.13924
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans48
Design loadHL 93
Structure length5,814 ft (1,772.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,000 (2024)
Projected traffic124,920 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-595 Viaduct over Perimeter Rd. / Fec RR built?

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

What condition is I-595 Viaduct over Perimeter Rd. / Fec 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-595 Viaduct over Perimeter Rd. / Fec RR carry?

About 72,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-595 Viaduct over Perimeter Rd. / Fec RR?

The structure is 5,814 ft (1,772.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns I-595 Viaduct over Perimeter Rd. / Fec RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.