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Miami-Dade County, FL · Structure #870348

I-95

I-95 in 0.5m S Of Golden Glades I, Miami-Dade County, Florida received a condition grade of B (70/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 207K vehicles daily on I-95 over Biscayne Canal C-8.

I-95 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 70/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1961 and is now 65 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-95 carries an average daily traffic count of 206,500 vehicles, with 12 lane(s) crossing Biscayne Canal C-8. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
70/100
70
Condition Score
207K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
35.7m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-95
Crosses Over
Biscayne Canal C-8
State
Florida
County
Miami-Dade County
Location
0.5m S Of Golden Glades I
Year Built
1961
Reconstructed
1975
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
206,500
Lanes
12
Length
35.7 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
870348

About This Bridge

I-95 is a 65-year-old bridge located 0.5m S Of Golden Glades I in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The bridge carries I-95 over Biscayne Canal C-8 with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 207K vehicles per day. Built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1975, the structure spans 35.7 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (70/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.5m S Of Golden Glades I, Miami-Dade County, Florida

25.916758, -80.210250

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-95 has a Condition Score of 70/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-95 was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1975, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-95 carries approximately 207K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 12 traffic lanes. It is 35.7 meters long and located on I-95 in 0.5m S Of Golden Glades I, Miami-Dade County, Florida.

No, I-95 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

I-95 is located 0.5m S Of Golden Glades I in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The bridge carries I-95 over Biscayne Canal C-8. Its coordinates are 25.916758, -80.210250. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-95 carries I-95 over Biscayne Canal C-8. The bridge is 35.7 meters long and was built in 1961, with reconstruction in 1975.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.