US Bridges

Royal Palms Pkwy over Bellaire Canal

Good

Flagler County, Florida · 1.1 MI E of Bel Ter Pkwy · Structure no. 735505

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Palms Pkwy over Bellaire Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Royal Palms Pkwy over Bellaire Canal in Flagler County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,360 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoyal Palms Pkwy
CrossesBellaire Canal
Location1.1 MI E of Bel Ter Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.49787, -81.20105
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2023)
Projected traffic13,360 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Royal Palms Pkwy over Bellaire Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal Palms Pkwy over Bellaire 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Royal Palms Pkwy over Bellaire Canal carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Royal Palms Pkwy over Bellaire Canal?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Royal Palms Pkwy over Bellaire Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.