US Bridges

Matanzas Woods Pky over Bellaire Waterway

Good

Flagler County, Florida · 0.6 Mi. E of Belle Terre · Structure no. 735502

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matanzas Woods Pky over Bellaire Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Matanzas Woods Pky over Bellaire Waterway in Flagler County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,492 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMatanzas Woods Pky
CrossesBellaire Waterway
Location0.6 Mi. E of Belle Terre
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.59943, -81.25592
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2023)
Projected traffic12,492 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Matanzas Woods Pky over Bellaire Waterway built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matanzas Woods Pky over Bellaire 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Matanzas Woods Pky over Bellaire Waterway carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Matanzas Woods Pky over Bellaire Waterway?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Matanzas Woods Pky over Bellaire Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.