US Bridges

I-195 over North Miami Ave

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · I-195 & N Miami Ave · Structure no. 870312

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 over North Miami Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-195 over North Miami Ave in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 65 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 147,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 262,852 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-195
CrossesNorth Miami Ave
LocationI-195 & N Miami Ave
RouteInterstate 195
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.81151, -80.19537
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,500 (2024)
Projected traffic262,852 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over North Miami Ave built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I-195 over North Miami 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-195 over North Miami Ave carry?

About 147,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-195 over North Miami Ave?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns I-195 over North Miami Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.