US Bridges

I-95 NB (870355) over SW 3rd Ave & Broadway

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · At SR-972 (sw 3rd Ave.) · Structure no. 870452

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
451 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
37,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB (870355) over SW 3rd Ave & Broadway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB (870355) over SW 3rd Ave & Broadway 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 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,062 by 2044. The structure is 451 ft (137.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB (870355)
CrossesSW 3rd Ave & Broadway
LocationAt SR-972 (sw 3rd Ave.)
RouteInterstate 95
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.76154, -80.19961
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length451 ft (137.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,500 (2022)
Projected traffic65,062 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 NB (870355) over SW 3rd Ave & Broadway built?

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

What condition is I-95 NB (870355) over SW 3rd Ave & Broadway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 NB (870355) over SW 3rd Ave & Broadway carry?

About 37,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB (870355) over SW 3rd Ave & Broadway?

The structure is 451 ft (137.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB (870355) over SW 3rd Ave & Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.