US Bridges

I-95 (SR-9) over C-10 Spur Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 0.50 MI N of Sheridan ST · Structure no. 860578

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
241,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (SR-9) over C-10 Spur Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-95 (SR-9) over C-10 Spur Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 63 years old, older 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 241,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 418,135 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 196 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (SR-9)
CrossesC-10 Spur Canal
Location0.50 MI N of Sheridan ST
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.04067, -80.16331
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width196 ft (59.6 m)
Roadway width191 ft (58.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241,000 (2022)
Projected traffic418,135 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (SR-9) over C-10 Spur Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I-95 (SR-9) over C-10 Spur Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 (SR-9) over C-10 Spur Canal carry?

About 241,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (SR-9) over C-10 Spur Canal?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 196 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (SR-9) over C-10 Spur Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.