US Bridges

SR-404 WB over Indian River

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · SR-404 WB - Indian River · Structure no. 700077

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,282 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
23,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-404 WB over Indian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-404 WB over Indian River in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 23,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,339 by 2044. The structure is 2,282 ft (695.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-404 WB
CrossesIndian River
LocationSR-404 WB - Indian River
RouteState Highway 404
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.20644, -80.6502
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans29
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,282 ft (695.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,250 (2024)
Projected traffic40,339 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-404 WB over Indian River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-404 WB over Indian River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR-404 WB over Indian River carry?

About 23,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-404 WB over Indian River?

The structure is 2,282 ft (695.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR-404 WB over Indian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.