US Bridges

SR-404 WB over Banana River Relief East

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · SR-404 Wb-Banana River · Structure no. 700082

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-404 WB over Banana River Relief East is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-404 WB over Banana River Relief East 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 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,905 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-404 WB
CrossesBanana River Relief East
LocationSR-404 Wb-Banana River
RouteState Highway 404
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.21216, -80.62056
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2023)
Projected traffic39,905 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-404 WB over Banana River Relief East built?

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

What condition is SR-404 WB over Banana River Relief East 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR-404 WB over Banana River Relief East carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-404 WB over Banana River Relief East?

The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR-404 WB over Banana River Relief East?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.