US Bridges

SR-40 over Little Tomoka River

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · 2.96 Mi. West of I-95 · Structure no. 790026

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-40 over Little Tomoka River is a concrete culvert carrying SR-40 over Little Tomoka River in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,596 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR-40
CrossesLittle Tomoka River
Location2.96 Mi. West of I-95
RouteState Highway 40
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.2566, -81.16432
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic13,600 (2022)
Projected traffic23,596 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-40 over Little Tomoka River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR-40 over Little Tomoka 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR-40 over Little Tomoka River carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR-40 over Little Tomoka River?

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

Who owns SR-40 over Little Tomoka River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.