US Bridges

CR-55 over Canal

Good

Flagler County, Florida · 100 Ft. North of SR-100 · Structure no. 734058

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-55 over Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-55 over Canal in Flagler County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR-55
CrossesCanal
Location100 Ft. North of SR-100
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.48144, -81.40544
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2022)
Projected traffic94 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR-55 over Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-55 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR-55 over Canal carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-55 over Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR-55 over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.