US Bridges

NB SR-817/WB I-595 over Plaza Drive

Good

Broward County, Florida · I-595 & SR-817 Interchang · Structure no. 860573

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
446 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB SR-817/WB I-595 over Plaza Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB SR-817/WB I-595 over Plaza Drive 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,085 by 2044. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNB SR-817/WB I-595
CrossesPlaza Drive
LocationI-595 & SR-817 Interchang
RouteInterstate 595
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.09686, -80.25067
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length446 ft (135.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic19,085 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NB SR-817/WB I-595 over Plaza Drive built?

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

What condition is NB SR-817/WB I-595 over Plaza Drive 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NB SR-817/WB I-595 over Plaza Drive carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NB SR-817/WB I-595 over Plaza Drive?

The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NB SR-817/WB I-595 over Plaza Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.