US Bridges

S Miami Av - I-95N over SW 1st Ct

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · Downtown Intrchg · Structure no. 870556

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
645 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Miami Av - I-95N over SW 1st Ct is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Miami Av - I-95N over SW 1st Ct 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,309 by 2044. The structure is 645 ft (196.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesS Miami Av - I-95N
CrossesSW 1st Ct
LocationDowntown Intrchg
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.77304, -80.19689
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length645 ft (196.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2024)
Projected traffic16,309 by 2044
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 S Miami Av - I-95N over SW 1st Ct built?

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

What condition is S Miami Av - I-95N over SW 1st Ct 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S Miami Av - I-95N over SW 1st Ct carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S Miami Av - I-95N over SW 1st Ct?

The structure is 645 ft (196.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns S Miami Av - I-95N over SW 1st Ct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.