US Bridges

I-195 (SR-112) over NW 1st Ave.

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · I-195 & NW 1st Ave. · Structure no. 870311

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
151,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 (SR-112) over NW 1st Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-195 (SR-112) over NW 1st Ave. in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 64 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 151,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 262,852 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-195 (SR-112)
CrossesNW 1st Ave.
LocationI-195 & NW 1st Ave.
RouteInterstate 195
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.81154, -80.19748
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width166 ft (50.6 m)
Roadway width157 ft (47.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151,500 (2022)
Projected traffic262,852 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-195 (SR-112) over NW 1st Ave. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I-195 (SR-112) over NW 1st Ave. 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 NW 1st Ave. carry?

About 151,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-195 (SR-112) over NW 1st Ave.?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.

Who owns I-195 (SR-112) over NW 1st Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.