US Bridges

SR-44 over Iww Indian River

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · SR-44 - Indian River · Structure no. 790172

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,303 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-44 over Iww Indian River is a steel movable - bascule carrying SR-44 over Iww Indian 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 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 2044. The structure is 1,303 ft (397.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR-44
CrossesIww Indian River
LocationSR-44 - Indian River
RouteState Highway 44
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.03869, -80.90629
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,303 ft (397.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2024)
Projected traffic18,044 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-44 over Iww Indian River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 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 September 2023.

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

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-44 over Iww Indian River?

The structure is 1,303 ft (397.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR-44 over Iww Indian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.