I195 WB to NE 38st over Westshore Waterway
FairMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.5M E of SR-5 · Structure no. 870375
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I195 WB to NE 38st over Westshore Waterway is a concrete slab carrying I195 WB to NE 38st over Westshore Waterway in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 66 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,760 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I195 WB to NE 38st over Westshore Waterway built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I195 WB to NE 38st over Westshore Waterway 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I195 WB to NE 38st over Westshore Waterway carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I195 WB to NE 38st over Westshore Waterway?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I195 WB to NE 38st over Westshore Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.