US Bridges

Coastal View Drive over Beamer Canal

Good

Duval County, Florida · 1.3 MI S of Beach Blvd · Structure no. 724422

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coastal View Drive over Beamer Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Coastal View Drive over Beamer Canal in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCoastal View Drive
CrossesBeamer Canal
Location1.3 MI S of Beach Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.27867, -81.42744
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2024)
Projected traffic83 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Coastal View Drive over Beamer Canal built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coastal View Drive over Beamer Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Coastal View Drive over Beamer Canal carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Coastal View Drive over Beamer Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Coastal View Drive over Beamer Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.