US Bridges

SR-400 over Nova Canal

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · SR-400 and Nova Rd. · Structure no. 790008

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-400 over Nova Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-400 over Nova Canal in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1966, 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 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,905 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-400
CrossesNova Canal
LocationSR-400 and Nova Rd.
RouteState Highway 400
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.17546, -81.02819
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2022)
Projected traffic39,905 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-400 over Nova Canal built?

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

What condition is SR-400 over Nova 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-400 over Nova Canal carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-400 over Nova Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR-400 over Nova Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.