US Bridges

SR-44 over Berrys Canal

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · SR-44 - Berrys Canal · Structure no. 790149

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-44 over Berrys Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-44 over Berrys Canal in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,044 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-44
CrossesBerrys Canal
LocationSR-44 - Berrys Canal
RouteState Highway 44
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.02819, -80.92179
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2023)
Projected traffic18,044 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$159,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-44 over Berrys Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-44 over Berrys Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR-44 over Berrys Canal carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-44 over Berrys Canal?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR-44 over Berrys Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.