US Bridges

I-195 WB to I-95 over NW 3rd Ave.

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · I-95/SR112/I-195 Intrchg · Structure no. 870329

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 WB to I-95 over NW 3rd Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-195 WB to I-95 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,110 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-195 WB to I-95
CrossesNW 3rd Ave.
LocationI-95/SR112/I-195 Intrchg
RouteInterstate 195
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.81195, -80.20153
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2024)
Projected traffic45,110 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 WB to I-95 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 WB to I-95 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-195 WB to I-95 over NW 3rd Ave. carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-195 WB to I-95 over NW 3rd Ave.?

The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-195 WB to I-95 over NW 3rd Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.