US Bridges

SR-472 over US-17/92

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · SR-472 over US-17/92 · Structure no. 790055

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-472 over US-17/92 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-472 over US-17/92 in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,640 by 2044. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesSR-472
CrossesUS-17/92
LocationSR-472 over US-17/92
RouteState Highway 472
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.97414, -81.29899
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2022)
Projected traffic41,640 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$340,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-472 over US-17/92 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-472 over US-17/92 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-472 over US-17/92 carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR-472 over US-17/92?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-472 over US-17/92?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.