US Bridges

I-95 SB (870452) over SW 15 RD & SW 3rd Ave

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · I-95 SB at SR972 (sw 3rd) · Structure no. 870355

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
536 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
37,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB (870452) over SW 15 RD & SW 3rd Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB (870452) over SW 15 RD & SW 3rd Ave in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,062 by 2044. The structure is 536 ft (163.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-95 SB (870452)
CrossesSW 15 RD & SW 3rd Ave
LocationI-95 SB at SR972 (sw 3rd)
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.76158, -80.19983
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length536 ft (163.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,500 (2024)
Projected traffic65,062 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SB (870452) over SW 15 RD & SW 3rd Ave built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I-95 SB (870452) over SW 15 RD & SW 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 SB (870452) over SW 15 RD & SW 3rd Ave carry?

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

How long is I-95 SB (870452) over SW 15 RD & SW 3rd Ave?

The structure is 536 ft (163.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB (870452) over SW 15 RD & SW 3rd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.