US Bridges

SR-40 WB over Tomoka River

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · SR-40 WB -Tomoka River · Structure no. 790027

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
363 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
13,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-40 WB over Tomoka River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-40 WB over Tomoka River in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 13,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,989 by 2044. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-40 WB
CrossesTomoka River
LocationSR-40 WB -Tomoka River
RouteState Highway 40
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.25494, -81.12356
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,250 (2022)
Projected traffic22,989 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB over Tomoka River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR-40 WB over 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 September 2023.

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

About 13,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR-40 WB over Tomoka River?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-40 WB over Tomoka River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.