SR-838 TO SB I-95
Carrying SR-838 TO SB I-95 over SR-838 SUNRISE BLVD.
EXIT 29 SB ON RAMP, Broward, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR-838 TO SB I-95
The SR-838 TO SB I-95 bridge in Broward, Florida carries SR-838 TO SB I-95 over SR-838 SUNRISE BLVD.. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 92.4 meters (303 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 23,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR-838 TO SB I-95 compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1974
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 92.4 m (303 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.0 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 23,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 860263
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR-838 TO SB I-95 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SR-838 TO SB I-95 against other structures in Broward and across Florida. Florida bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SR-838 TO SB I-95?
SR-838 TO SB I-95 in Broward, Florida has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR-838 TO SB I-95 inspected?
SR-838 TO SB I-95's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 23,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR-838 TO SB I-95 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR-838 TO SB I-95?
SR-838 TO SB I-95 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR-838 TO SB I-95?
SR-838 TO SB I-95 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR-838 TO SB I-95 and does age affect safety?
SR-838 TO SB I-95 was built in 1974, making it 52 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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