US Bridges

I 95 SR 9 over 6th Avenue South

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.3MI South of 10th Ave N · Structure no. 930458

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
247,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SR 9 over 6th Avenue South is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SR 9 over 6th Avenue South in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 247,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 428,545 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 183 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 SR 9
Crosses6th Avenue South
Location1.3MI South of 10th Ave N
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.60892, -80.06872
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.8 m)
Roadway width178 ft (54.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247,000 (2024)
Projected traffic428,545 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 6th Avenue South built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 SR 9 over 6th 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 SR 9 over 6th Avenue South carry?

About 247,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SR 9 over 6th Avenue South?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SR 9 over 6th Avenue South?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.