US Bridges

I-95 over Beamers Canal

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · N of Bellevue Overpass · Structure no. 790221

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
78,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Beamers Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 over Beamers Canal in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 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 78,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,198 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-95
CrossesBeamers Canal
LocationN of Bellevue Overpass
RouteInterstate 95
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.16817, -81.08294
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,500 (2022)
Projected traffic136,198 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I-95 over Beamers Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-95 over Beamers 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 over Beamers Canal carry?

About 78,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Beamers Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-95 over Beamers Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.