US Bridges

SR-44 over Conners Canal

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · SR-44 - Conners Canal · Structure no. 790150

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-44 over Conners Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-44 over Conners 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 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,044 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-44
CrossesConners Canal
LocationSR-44 - Conners Canal
RouteState Highway 44
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.0326, -80.91658
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2022)
Projected traffic18,044 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 Conners Canal built?

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

What condition is SR-44 over Conners 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 March 2024.

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

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-44 over Conners Canal?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR-44 over Conners Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.