US Bridges

SR 400 WB over Bear Wildlife Crossing

Good

Volusia County, Florida · I-4 WB over Bear Crossing · Structure no. 790247

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 400 WB over Bear Wildlife Crossing is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 400 WB over Bear Wildlife Crossing in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 29,750 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,616 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 400 WB
CrossesBear Wildlife Crossing
LocationI-4 WB over Bear Crossing
RouteInterstate 4
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.0775, -81.17528
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,750 (2024)
Projected traffic51,616 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 400 WB over Bear Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 400 WB over Bear Wildlife Crossing 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 400 WB over Bear Wildlife Crossing carry?

About 29,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 400 WB over Bear Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 400 WB over Bear Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.