US Bridges

I-95 SB (870427) over NW 53 Street

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 1MI N of I-195 · Structure no. 870306

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB (870427) over NW 53 Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB (870427) over NW 53 Street in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 6 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 100,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 173,934 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-95 SB (870427)
CrossesNW 53 Street
Location1MI N of I-195
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.82417, -80.20667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,250 (2023)
Projected traffic173,934 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 SB (870427) over NW 53 Street built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-95 SB (870427) over NW 53 Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 SB (870427) over NW 53 Street carry?

About 100,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB (870427) over NW 53 Street?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB (870427) over NW 53 Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.