US Bridges

Pioneer Trail over Spruce Creek

Good

Volusia County, Florida · 1.3 Mi. East of CR-415 · Structure no. 794118

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer Trail over Spruce Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pioneer Trail over Spruce Creek in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,533 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPioneer Trail
CrossesSpruce Creek
Location1.3 Mi. East of CR-415
RouteCounty Highway 4118
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.05052, -81.04654
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2023)
Projected traffic13,533 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pioneer Trail over Spruce Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer Trail over Spruce Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pioneer Trail over Spruce Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer Trail over Spruce Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer Trail over Spruce Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.