SE LA BENNETT GRD
Carrying SE LA BENNETT GRD over STEINHATCHEE RIVER
0.3 MI. E. OF SR-51, Lafayette, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SE LA BENNETT GRD
The SE LA BENNETT GRD bridge in Lafayette, Florida carries SE LA BENNETT GRD over STEINHATCHEE RIVER. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 7 sections, stretching 23.5 meters (77 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 41 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SE LA BENNETT GRD compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1996
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 23.5 m (77 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.8 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 41 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 330802
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SE LA BENNETT GRD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SE LA BENNETT GRD against other structures in Lafayette and across Florida. Florida bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SE LA BENNETT GRD?
SE LA BENNETT GRD in Lafayette, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SE LA BENNETT GRD inspected?
SE LA BENNETT GRD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 41 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SE LA BENNETT GRD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SE LA BENNETT GRD?
SE LA BENNETT GRD has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SE LA BENNETT GRD?
SE LA BENNETT GRD is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is SE LA BENNETT GRD and does age affect safety?
SE LA BENNETT GRD was built in 1996, making it 30 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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