US Bridges

I 95 SR 9 over 12th Avenue South

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1 Mile North of SR 812 · Structure no. 930273

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
252,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SR 9 over 12th Avenue South is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SR 9 over 12th Avenue South in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 50 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 252,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 437,220 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 219 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 95 SR 9
Crosses12th Avenue South
Location1 Mile North of SR 812
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.60167, -80.06897
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width219 ft (66.8 m)
Roadway width214 ft (65.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252,000 (2023)
Projected traffic437,220 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR 9 over 12th Avenue South built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I 95 SR 9 over 12th Avenue South 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 SR 9 over 12th Avenue South carry?

About 252,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SR 9 over 12th Avenue South?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 219 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SR 9 over 12th Avenue South?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.