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SR-40 EB over Tomoka River

Good

Volusia County, Florida · SR-40 EB - Tomoka River · Structure no. 790163

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-40 EB over Tomoka River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-40 EB over Tomoka River in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,989 by 2044. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-40 EB
CrossesTomoka River
LocationSR-40 EB - Tomoka River
RouteState Highway 40
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.25472, -81.12359
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,250 (2022)
Projected traffic22,989 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-40 EB over Tomoka River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-40 EB over Tomoka River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR-40 EB over Tomoka River carry?

About 13,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR-40 EB over Tomoka River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-40 EB over Tomoka River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.