US Bridges

Airp to I595 & US1 over US-1 / Fec RR / Ramps

Fair

Broward County, Florida · Ft. Lauderdale Airport · Structure no. 860632

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,103 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airp to I595 & US1 over US-1 / Fec RR / Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Airp to I595 & US1 over US-1 / Fec RR / Ramps in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,375 by 2044. The structure is 1,103 ft (336.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAirp to I595 & US1
CrossesUS-1 / Fec RR / Ramps
LocationFt. Lauderdale Airport
RouteInterstate 595
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.06974, -80.13706
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,103 ft (336.3 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2022)
Projected traffic43,375 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Airp to I595 & US1 over US-1 / Fec RR / Ramps built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airp to I595 & US1 over US-1 / Fec RR / Ramps 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 Airp to I595 & US1 over US-1 / Fec RR / Ramps carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Airp to I595 & US1 over US-1 / Fec RR / Ramps?

The structure is 1,103 ft (336.3 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Airp to I595 & US1 over US-1 / Fec RR / Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.