US Bridges

FAU Blvd. over I95 SR9

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · I95 SB Off Ramp · Structure no. 930554

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
332 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU Blvd. over I95 SR9 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU Blvd. over I95 SR9 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,892 by 2042. The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU Blvd.
CrossesI95 SR9
LocationI95 SB Off Ramp
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.39076, -80.09882
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length332 ft (101.1 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2024)
Projected traffic26,892 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FAU Blvd. over I95 SR9 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU Blvd. over I95 SR9 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAU Blvd. over I95 SR9 carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU Blvd. over I95 SR9?

The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAU Blvd. over I95 SR9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.