US Bridges

I-95 NB to Tpx over I-95 SB

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · Golden Glades Interchange · Structure no. 870349

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB to Tpx over I-95 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB to Tpx over I-95 SB in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 55,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,292 by 2044. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB to Tpx
CrossesI-95 SB
LocationGolden Glades Interchange
RouteInterstate 95
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.92218, -80.21103
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,500 (2022)
Projected traffic96,292 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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-95 NB to Tpx over I-95 SB built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB to Tpx over I-95 SB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 NB to Tpx over I-95 SB carry?

About 55,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB to Tpx over I-95 SB?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB to Tpx over I-95 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.