US Bridges

Old Dixie Hwy. over Tomoka River

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · 0.4 MI S of Pine Tree DR · Structure no. 794016

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dixie Hwy. over Tomoka River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Dixie Hwy. over Tomoka River in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 61 years old, older 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,585 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Dixie Hwy.
CrossesTomoka River
Location0.4 MI S of Pine Tree DR
RouteCounty Highway 4011
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.34219, -81.08632
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,585 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Dixie Hwy. over Tomoka River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Old Dixie Hwy. over Tomoka 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Dixie Hwy. over Tomoka River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Old Dixie Hwy. over Tomoka River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dixie Hwy. over Tomoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.