US Bridges

I-95 over Palm Canal

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · 1.2 MI S of Wickham R. · Structure no. 700164

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Palm Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 over Palm Canal in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 60 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 95,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165,693 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long.

CarriesI-95
CrossesPalm Canal
Location1.2 MI S of Wickham R.
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.21229, -80.71329
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,500 (2023)
Projected traffic165,693 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over Palm Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I-95 over Palm Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does I-95 over Palm Canal carry?

About 95,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Palm Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-95 over Palm Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.