US Bridges

CR-140 over Canal

Good

Flagler County, Florida · .5 M W of SR-11 · Structure no. 734059

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-140 over Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-140 over Canal in Flagler County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR-140
CrossesCanal
Location.5 M W of SR-11
RouteCounty Highway 140
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.35071, -81.31949
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2022)
Projected traffic176 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-140 over Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-140 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-140 over Canal carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-140 over Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR-140 over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.