US Bridges

I-95 (SR-9) over Hillsboro Canal

Good

Broward County, Florida · 0.6 MI N of SR-810 · Structure no. 860685

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
206,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (SR-9) over Hillsboro Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (SR-9) over Hillsboro Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 206,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 357,410 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 201 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (SR-9)
CrossesHillsboro Canal
Location0.6 MI N of SR-810
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.3279, -80.11691
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width201 ft (61.2 m)
Roadway width196 ft (59.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206,000 (2023)
Projected traffic357,410 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hillsboro Canal built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 (SR-9) over Hillsboro Canal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 (SR-9) over Hillsboro Canal carry?

About 206,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (SR-9) over Hillsboro Canal?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 201 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (SR-9) over Hillsboro Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.