US Bridges

I-95 over Opa Locka Blvd.

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 0.75 Mi. N of SR-922 · Structure no. 870444

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
206,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Opa Locka Blvd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 over Opa Locka Blvd. in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 206,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 358,278 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 176 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-95
CrossesOpa Locka Blvd.
Location0.75 Mi. N of SR-922
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.8998, -80.20985
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width176 ft (53.6 m)
Roadway width172 ft (52.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206,500 (2022)
Projected traffic358,278 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 over Opa Locka Blvd. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I-95 over Opa Locka Blvd. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 over Opa Locka Blvd. carry?

About 206,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Opa Locka Blvd.?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over Opa Locka Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.