US Bridges

I-95 over SW 25th & 26th Roads

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · At SW 25th RD · Structure no. 870448

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
515 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
75,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over SW 25th & 26th Roads is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 over SW 25th & 26th Roads 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 75,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,125 by 2044. The structure is 515 ft (156.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-95
CrossesSW 25th & 26th Roads
LocationAt SW 25th RD
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.75278, -80.20529
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length515 ft (156.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,000 (2022)
Projected traffic130,125 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 SW 25th & 26th Roads built?

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

What condition is I-95 over SW 25th & 26th Roads 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 over SW 25th & 26th Roads carry?

About 75,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over SW 25th & 26th Roads?

The structure is 515 ft (156.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over SW 25th & 26th Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.