US Bridges

I-95 (SR-9) over Drainage Ditch

Good

Martin County, Florida · 2 Miles N of CR-708 · Structure no. 890123

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
111,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (SR-9) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 (SR-9) over Drainage Ditch in Martin County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 111,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 193,453 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesI-95 (SR-9)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2 Miles N of CR-708
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.07081, -80.24521
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,500 (2023)
Projected traffic193,453 by 2045
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 (SR-9) over Drainage Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 (SR-9) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 111,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (SR-9) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-95 (SR-9) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.