I 95 SR 9
I 95 SR 9 in 0.25 Miles S/O SR 794, Palm Beach County, Florida received a condition grade of B (77/100). Built in 1974, the bridge carries 231K vehicles daily on I 95 SR 9 over El Rio Canal.
I 95 SR 9 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 77/100. 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 1974 and is now 52 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 SR 9 carries an average daily traffic count of 231,000 vehicles, with 13 lane(s) crossing El Rio Canal. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I 95 SR 9 is a 52-year-old bridge located 0.25 Miles S/O SR 794 in Palm Beach County, Florida. The bridge carries I 95 SR 9 over El Rio Canal with 13 traffic lanes, handling approximately 231K vehicles per day. Built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2018, the structure spans 36.6 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (77/100) 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
Frequently Asked Questions
I 95 SR 9 has a Condition Score of 77/100 (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 SR 9 was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2018, making it 52 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I 95 SR 9 carries approximately 231K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 13 traffic lanes. It is 36.6 meters long and located on I 95 SR 9 in 0.25 Miles S/O SR 794, Palm Beach County, Florida.
No, I 95 SR 9 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 SR 9 is located 0.25 Miles S/O SR 794 in Palm Beach County, Florida. The bridge carries I 95 SR 9 over El Rio Canal. Its coordinates are 26.391194, -80.097875. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I 95 SR 9 carries I 95 SR 9 over El Rio Canal. The bridge is 36.6 meters long and was built in 1974, with reconstruction in 2018.
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.