US Bridges

I-195 over NW 3rd Ave

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · I-95/SR112/I-195 Intrchg · Structure no. 870326

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 over NW 3rd Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-195 over NW 3rd 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 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 51,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,786 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-195
CrossesNW 3rd Ave
LocationI-95/SR112/I-195 Intrchg
RouteInterstate 195
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.81178, -80.20147
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.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,750 (2023)
Projected traffic89,786 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NW 3rd Ave built?

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

What condition is I-195 over NW 3rd Ave 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-195 over NW 3rd Ave carry?

About 51,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-195 over NW 3rd Ave?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns I-195 over NW 3rd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.