US Bridges

Palm Coast Pkwy EB over St. Joe Canal

Fair

Flagler County, Florida · 1.7 Miles East of I-95 · Structure no. 734068

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm Coast Pkwy EB over St. Joe Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Palm Coast Pkwy EB over St. Joe Canal in Flagler County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,773 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPalm Coast Pkwy EB
CrossesSt. Joe Canal
Location1.7 Miles East of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFlagler County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.56245, -81.19131
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2022)
Projected traffic40,773 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palm Coast Pkwy EB over St. Joe Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palm Coast Pkwy EB 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Palm Coast Pkwy EB over St. Joe Canal carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Palm Coast Pkwy EB over St. Joe Canal?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Palm Coast Pkwy EB over St. Joe Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.