US Bridges

SR-46 over ST Johns River Relief

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · SR-46 - St. Johns Riv. R · Structure no. 790029

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-46 over ST Johns River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-46 over ST Johns River Relief in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,328 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR-46
CrossesST Johns River Relief
LocationSR-46 - St. Johns Riv. R
RouteState Highway 46
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.7107, -81.02299
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic8,328 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-46 over ST Johns River Relief built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-46 over ST Johns River Relief 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-46 over ST Johns River Relief carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-46 over ST Johns River Relief?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR-46 over ST Johns River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.