US Bridges

NW 2nd ST-I-95 SB over SR-968 (w. Flagler St.)

Good

Miami-Dade County, Florida · Downtown Interchange · Structure no. 870478

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
377 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 2nd ST-I-95 SB over SR-968 (w. Flagler St.) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 2nd ST-I-95 SB over SR-968 (w. Flagler St.) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,726 by 2042. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNW 2nd ST-I-95 SB
CrossesSR-968 (w. Flagler St.)
LocationDowntown Interchange
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.77375, -80.1994
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,726 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an 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 NW 2nd ST-I-95 SB over SR-968 (w. Flagler St.) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 2nd ST-I-95 SB over SR-968 (w. Flagler St.) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NW 2nd ST-I-95 SB over SR-968 (w. Flagler St.) carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NW 2nd ST-I-95 SB over SR-968 (w. Flagler St.)?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NW 2nd ST-I-95 SB over SR-968 (w. Flagler St.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.