ISLAND DRIVE
Carrying ISLAND DRIVE over PICKET LAKE CANAL
0.5MI SOUTH OF CR 354, Lafayette, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ISLAND DRIVE
The ISLAND DRIVE bridge in Lafayette, Florida carries ISLAND DRIVE over PICKET LAKE CANAL. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2020, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ISLAND DRIVE compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Last Reconstructed
- 2020
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 15.2 m (50 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.4 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 21 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 334005
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ISLAND DRIVE 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 ISLAND DRIVE 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 ISLAND DRIVE?
ISLAND DRIVE in Lafayette, Florida has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ISLAND DRIVE inspected?
ISLAND DRIVE'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 21 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ISLAND DRIVE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ISLAND DRIVE?
ISLAND DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ISLAND DRIVE?
ISLAND DRIVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is ISLAND DRIVE and does age affect safety?
ISLAND DRIVE was built in 1972, making it 54 years old and last reconstructed in 2020.
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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