US Bridges

SR-40 over Canal

Good

Volusia County, Florida · 0.6 MI W of SR-11 · Structure no. 790017

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-40 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-40 over Canal in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,839 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR-40
CrossesCanal
Location0.6 MI W of SR-11
RouteState Highway 40
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.22195, -81.33004
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2022)
Projected traffic12,839 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-40 over Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-40 over Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-40 over Canal carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR-40 over Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR-40 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.