US Bridges

I-95 SB (870455) over NW 17th ST

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · N of Midtown Interchange · Structure no. 870358

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB (870455) over NW 17th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB (870455) over NW 17th ST in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 74,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,824 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 SB (870455)
CrossesNW 17th ST
LocationN of Midtown Interchange
RouteInterstate 95
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.79167, -80.20528
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,250 (2023)
Projected traffic128,824 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 (870455) over NW 17th ST built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 SB (870455) over NW 17th ST 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 SB (870455) over NW 17th ST carry?

About 74,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB (870455) over NW 17th ST?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB (870455) over NW 17th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.