US Bridges

US-1 NB to I-95 NB over US-1 (SR-5) SB

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · At S End of I-95 NB · Structure no. 870350

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
427 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
37,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 NB to I-95 NB over US-1 (SR-5) SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-1 NB to I-95 NB over US-1 (SR-5) SB in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 61 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,062 by 2042. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-1 NB to I-95 NB
CrossesUS-1 (SR-5) SB
LocationAt S End of I-95 NB
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.75004, -80.20906
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length427 ft (130.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,500 (2024)
Projected traffic65,062 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-1 NB to I-95 NB over US-1 (SR-5) SB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US-1 NB to I-95 NB over US-1 (SR-5) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-1 NB to I-95 NB over US-1 (SR-5) SB carry?

About 37,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-1 NB to I-95 NB over US-1 (SR-5) SB?

The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 NB to I-95 NB over US-1 (SR-5) SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.