US Bridges

Australian Ave. over I 95 SR 9

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · North of P. Beach Airport · Structure no. 930529

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Australian Ave. over I 95 SR 9 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Australian Ave. 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 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,580 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAustralian Ave.
CrossesI 95 SR 9
LocationNorth of P. Beach Airport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.69938, -80.07128
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2024)
Projected traffic48,580 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Australian Ave. over I 95 SR 9 built?

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

What condition is Australian Ave. over I 95 SR 9 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Australian Ave. over I 95 SR 9 carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Australian Ave. over I 95 SR 9?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Australian Ave. over I 95 SR 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.