US Bridges

SR-44 over Iww Indian River

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · SR-44 - Indian River · Structure no. 790152

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,447 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-44 over Iww Indian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-44 over Iww Indian River in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,110 by 2044. The structure is 2,447 ft (745.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-44
CrossesIww Indian River
LocationSR-44 - Indian River
RouteState Highway 44
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.02379, -80.91759
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,447 ft (745.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2022)
Projected traffic45,110 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$139,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-44 over Iww Indian River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-44 over Iww Indian 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-44 over Iww Indian River carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-44 over Iww Indian River?

The structure is 2,447 ft (745.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR-44 over Iww Indian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.