US Bridges

SB I-95 (SR-9) over Donald Ross Road

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · I-95 / Donald Ross RD · Structure no. 930382

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,634
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-95 (SR-9) over Donald Ross Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-95 (SR-9) over Donald Ross Road in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 38 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 62,634 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,670 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSB I-95 (SR-9)
CrossesDonald Ross Road
LocationI-95 / Donald Ross RD
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.88315, -80.1286
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,634 (2022)
Projected traffic108,670 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Donald Ross Road built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SB I-95 (SR-9) over Donald Ross Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SB I-95 (SR-9) over Donald Ross Road carry?

About 62,634 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SB I-95 (SR-9) over Donald Ross Road?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-95 (SR-9) over Donald Ross Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.