US Bridges

US-1 to I-95 SB over I-95 NB to SE 1st Ave

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · Downtown Intrchg · Structure no. 870473

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,522 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 to I-95 SB over I-95 NB to SE 1st Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-1 to I-95 SB over I-95 NB to SE 1st Ave in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1968, 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,760 by 2044. The structure is 1,522 ft (463.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-1 to I-95 SB
CrossesI-95 NB to SE 1st Ave
LocationDowntown Intrchg
RouteState Highway 970
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.77282, -80.19702
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,522 ft (463.9 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2024)
Projected traffic27,760 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-1 to I-95 SB over I-95 NB to SE 1st Ave built?

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

What condition is US-1 to I-95 SB over I-95 NB to SE 1st Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-1 to I-95 SB over I-95 NB to SE 1st Ave carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-1 to I-95 SB over I-95 NB to SE 1st Ave?

The structure is 1,522 ft (463.9 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 to I-95 SB over I-95 NB to SE 1st Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.