US Bridges

Congress Avenue over I 95 SR 9

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · Between SR704 and 12th ST · Structure no. 930528

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Congress Avenue over I 95 SR 9 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Congress Avenue over I 95 SR 9 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,271 by 2044. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCongress Avenue
CrossesI 95 SR 9
LocationBetween SR704 and 12th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.71382, -80.08341
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2024)
Projected traffic32,271 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Congress Avenue over I 95 SR 9 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Congress Avenue over I 95 SR 9 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Congress Avenue over I 95 SR 9 carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Congress Avenue over I 95 SR 9?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Congress Avenue over I 95 SR 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.