US Bridges

SB I-95 (SR-9) over Pga Blvd (SR-786)

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 2.2 Mi. N of Northlake Bl · Structure no. 930335

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
74,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-95 (SR-9) over Pga Blvd (SR-786) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-95 (SR-9) over Pga Blvd (SR-786) in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 47 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 74,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,258 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSB I-95 (SR-9)
CrossesPga Blvd (SR-786)
Location2.2 Mi. N of Northlake Bl
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.83951, -80.10204
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,500 (2024)
Projected traffic129,258 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SB I-95 (SR-9) over Pga Blvd (SR-786) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SB I-95 (SR-9) over Pga Blvd (SR-786) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SB I-95 (SR-9) over Pga Blvd (SR-786) carry?

About 74,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SB I-95 (SR-9) over Pga Blvd (SR-786)?

The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-95 (SR-9) over Pga Blvd (SR-786)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.