US Bridges

Colbert Lane over St. Joe Canal

GoodPosted for load

Flagler County, Florida · 0.3 MI N of Plm Cst Pkwy · Structure no. 734079

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colbert Lane over St. Joe Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Colbert Lane over St. Joe Canal in Flagler County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,767 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColbert Lane
CrossesSt. Joe Canal
Location0.3 MI N of Plm Cst Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFlagler County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.55983, -81.19747
Functional classUrban Collector

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic6,767 by 2045
Trucks9%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colbert Lane over St. Joe Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colbert Lane over St. Joe 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Colbert Lane over St. Joe Canal carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Colbert Lane over St. Joe Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Colbert Lane over St. Joe Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.