US Bridges

Palm Coast Parkway over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair

Flagler County, Florida · 2.7 Miles E of I-95 · Structure no. 734071

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,598 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2022 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Palm Coast Parkway over Intracoastal Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palm Coast Parkway over Intracoastal Waterway 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 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,135 by 2042. The structure is 2,598 ft (791.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesPalm Coast Parkway
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location2.7 Miles E of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.57369, -81.18911
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,598 ft (791.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2022)
Projected traffic16,135 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Coast Parkway over Intracoastal Waterway built?

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

What condition is Palm Coast Parkway over Intracoastal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Palm Coast Parkway over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Palm Coast Parkway over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 2,598 ft (791.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Palm Coast Parkway over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).