US Bridges

I-95 NB (870358) over NW 17th ST

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · Midtown Interchange · Structure no. 870455

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,765 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB (870358) over NW 17th ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB (870358) over NW 17th ST in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 88,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 153,114 by 2044. The structure is 1,765 ft (538 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB (870358)
CrossesNW 17th ST
LocationMidtown Interchange
RouteInterstate 95
CountyMiami-Dade County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.78934, -80.20389
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+15 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,765 ft (538 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,250 (2022)
Projected traffic153,114 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 (870358) over NW 17th ST built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-95 NB (870358) 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 NB (870358) over NW 17th ST carry?

About 88,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB (870358) over NW 17th ST?

The structure is 1,765 ft (538 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB (870358) over NW 17th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.