US Bridges

SW 42nd Street over I-95 Ramps & CSX RR

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.6 Mile N of Griffin RD · Structure no. 860548

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
366 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 42nd Street over I-95 Ramps & CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 42nd Street over I-95 Ramps & CSX RR in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,716 by 2042. The structure is 366 ft (111.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSW 42nd Street
CrossesI-95 Ramps & CSX RR
Location0.6 Mile N of Griffin RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.07025, -80.16646
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length366 ft (111.7 m)
Longest span202 ft (61.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2023)
Projected traffic9,716 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SW 42nd Street over I-95 Ramps & CSX RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 42nd Street over I-95 Ramps & CSX RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SW 42nd Street over I-95 Ramps & CSX RR carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SW 42nd Street over I-95 Ramps & CSX RR?

The structure is 366 ft (111.7 m) long with a longest span of 202 ft (61.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SW 42nd Street over I-95 Ramps & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.