I-95 Miami Skate Park Bridge Repair

Strengthening I-95 Viaduct Beams with Carbon Fiber U-Wraps for Miami Skate Park Lighting

The Challenge

As part of a community project, the Miami Park Authority and Nick Katz Charitable Foundation constructed skate parks beneath the I-95 freeway viaducts. During installation, contractors drilled into structural concrete girders to hang lighting systems, potentially compromising internal tensile steel. The Florida DOT District 6 required immediate removal of the lighting and structural repairs to restore the bridge’s integrity.

The Solution

Fortress Stabilization designed an FDOT-approved repair using carbon fiber U-wraps and staple anchors to reinforce drilled beams and securely rehang the lighting system—providing a non-invasive, structural solution that preserved bridge integrity.

The Outcome

The I-95 viaduct beams were successfully repaired, combining carbon fiber reinforcement with staple anchoring to meet FDOT requirements. The project restored full structural performance, supported public safety, and enabled the Miami skate park lighting system to remain in place—benefiting the local community without compromising bridge integrity.

Why It Matters

Fortress carbon fiber solutions provide high-strength, lightweight structural reinforcement ideal for repairing critical infrastructure without invasive demolition. Approved by DOT engineers, these systems deliver durable performance while enabling safe installations in complex urban environments.