US Bridges

SR-407 3.71 over Ditch

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · 3.46 Mi. North of SR-528 · Structure no. 700601

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,250
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR-407 3.71 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-407 3.71 over Ditch in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,049 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR-407 3.71
CrossesDitch
Location3.46 Mi. North of SR-528
RouteState Highway 407
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.49364, -80.8441
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2022)
Projected traffic16,049 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 SR-407 3.71 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-407 3.71 over Ditch 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-407 3.71 over Ditch carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR-407 3.71 over Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR-407 3.71 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.