Volusia County Bridge Report Card
Volusia County scores 88 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Volusia County, Florida
Volusia County has 239 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 8 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.5% is at or below the 2.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 28,878 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Volusia County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 88/100 (B). The county has 239 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 8 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 28,878 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 2.5% | 5.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.8% of measured traffic | 0.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.3% | 6.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 41 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 3,695,011 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 2.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 2.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 41 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 28,878 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Volusia County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomoka Farms RD over Miller Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,500 | 1961 |
| Taylor Road over Spruce Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,400 | 1962 |
| Main Street over Halifax River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,158 | 1959 |
| Us-1 NB over Turnbull Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,650 | 1955 |
| Lake Harney Road over Underhill Slough | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 130 | 1948 |
| Old Daytona RD over Little Haw Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1937 |
| Us-1 over Reed Canal | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 23,000 | 1931 |
| Taylor RD over Sweetwater Branch | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 18,500 | 1962 |
| Tomoka Farms RD over Sweetwater Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 9,900 | 1965 |
| Cr-415 over Trib To Spruce Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 9,200 | 1961 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.