US Bridges

Colechester Lane over College Waterway

Good

Flagler County, Florida · 0.4 MI E of Palm Hbr Pkwy · Structure no. 734063

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colechester Lane over College Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Colechester Lane over College Waterway in Flagler County, Florida. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColechester Lane
CrossesCollege Waterway
Location0.4 MI E of Palm Hbr Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.585, -81.21392
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2022)
Projected traffic223 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Colechester Lane over College Waterway built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Colechester Lane over College Waterway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Colechester Lane over College Waterway carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Colechester Lane over College Waterway?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Colechester Lane over College Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.