US Bridges

I-95 NB (870094) over Snake Creek Canal C-9

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.5 MI N of SR-860 · Structure no. 870093

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
93,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB (870094) over Snake Creek Canal C-9 is a concrete slab carrying I-95 NB (870094) over Snake Creek Canal C-9 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 77 years old, older 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 93,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 161,355 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-95 NB (870094)
CrossesSnake Creek Canal C-9
Location0.5 MI N of SR-860
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.94733, -80.18497
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,000 (2022)
Projected traffic161,355 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 NB (870094) over Snake Creek Canal C-9 built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I-95 NB (870094) over Snake Creek Canal C-9 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 NB (870094) over Snake Creek Canal C-9 carry?

About 93,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB (870094) over Snake Creek Canal C-9?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB (870094) over Snake Creek Canal C-9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.