US Bridges

Express Lane Ramp over I-595

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Broward County, Florida · Direct Conn. E. of Davie · Structure no. 860652

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
401 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,731
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Express Lane Ramp over I-595 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Express Lane Ramp over I-595 in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,731 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,883 by 2042. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesExpress Lane Ramp
CrossesI-595
LocationDirect Conn. E. of Davie
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.09178, -80.22012
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span239 ft (72.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,731 (2022)
Projected traffic16,883 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
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 Express Lane Ramp over I-595 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Express Lane Ramp over I-595 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Express Lane Ramp over I-595 carry?

About 9,731 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Express Lane Ramp over I-595?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 239 ft (72.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Express Lane Ramp over I-595?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.