US Bridges

I-95 over St. Joe Canal

Fair

Flagler County, Florida · 5.8 Mi. North of SR-100 · Structure no. 730035

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89,601
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over St. Joe Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 over St. Joe Canal in Flagler County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 89,601 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 155,478 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesI-95
CrossesSt. Joe Canal
Location5.8 Mi. North of SR-100
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.55351, -81.21844
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,601 (2023)
Projected traffic155,478 by 2045
Trucks18%
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 St. Joe Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-95 over St. Joe 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 over St. Joe Canal carry?

About 89,601 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over St. Joe Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns I-95 over St. Joe Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.