US Bridges

Palm Harbor Pkwy over College Waterway

Fair

Flagler County, Florida · 0.1 MI East of Fl Park DR · Structure no. 734062

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm Harbor Pkwy over College Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palm Harbor Pkwy over College Waterway in Flagler County, Florida. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 51 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,675 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPalm Harbor Pkwy
CrossesCollege Waterway
Location0.1 MI East of Fl Park DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.58274, -81.21294
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,675 by 2042
Trucks11%
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

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Palm Harbor Pkwy over College Waterway built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Palm Harbor Pkwy over College Waterway 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 2024.

How much traffic does Palm Harbor Pkwy over College Waterway carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Palm Harbor Pkwy over College Waterway?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Palm Harbor Pkwy over College Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.