US Bridges

I 95 SR 9 over Loxahatchee River

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.7 Miles North of SR 706 · Structure no. 930375

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SR 9 over Loxahatchee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SR 9 over Loxahatchee River in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 96,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 166,560 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesI 95 SR 9
CrossesLoxahatchee River
Location1.7 Miles North of SR 706
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.95454, -80.16519
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,000 (2023)
Projected traffic166,560 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 SR 9 over Loxahatchee River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 SR 9 over Loxahatchee River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 SR 9 over Loxahatchee River carry?

About 96,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SR 9 over Loxahatchee River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SR 9 over Loxahatchee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.