US Bridges

I-195 (SR-112) over Westshore Waterway

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.5M E of SR-5 · Structure no. 870314

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
161 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
121,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 (SR-112) over Westshore Waterway is a concrete slab carrying I-195 (SR-112) over Westshore Waterway in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 121,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 209,935 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-195 (SR-112)
CrossesWestshore Waterway
Location0.5M E of SR-5
RouteInterstate 195
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.81144, -80.18528
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 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 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-195 (SR-112) over Westshore Waterway 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-195 (SR-112) over Westshore Waterway carry?

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

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

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.