US Bridges

I-195 (SR-112) over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.5 MI E of US-1 · Structure no. 870301

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 (SR-112) over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-195 (SR-112) over Intracoastal Waterway in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 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 121,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 209,935 by 2044. The structure is 2,160 ft (658.4 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesI-195 (SR-112)
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location0.5 MI E of US-1
RouteInterstate 195
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.81074, -80.17674
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+26 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,160 ft (658.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121,000 (2022)
Projected traffic209,935 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$292,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-195 (SR-112) over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I-195 (SR-112) over Intracoastal Waterway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-195 (SR-112) over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 121,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-195 (SR-112) over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 2,160 ft (658.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns I-195 (SR-112) over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.