FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US-19 (SR-20)

Carrying US-19 (SR-20) over GREEN BUSH CREEK

0.1 MI.S.OF JEFFERSON CO., Madison, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US-19 (SR-20)

The US-19 (SR-20) bridge in Madison, Florida carries US-19 (SR-20) over GREEN BUSH CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US-19 (SR-20) compares

▲ 61.0
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Florida bridges
60
Bridges in Madison · 2 in Poor condition
US-19 (SR-20) 99.9 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
3.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
14.0 m (46 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
350024

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US-19 (SR-20) 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 US-19 (SR-20) against other structures in Madison 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 US-19 (SR-20)?

US-19 (SR-20) in Madison, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US-19 (SR-20) inspected?

US-19 (SR-20)'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 5,800 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US-19 (SR-20) 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 US-19 (SR-20)?

US-19 (SR-20) has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US-19 (SR-20)?

US-19 (SR-20) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US-19 (SR-20) and does age affect safety?

US-19 (SR-20) was built in 1958, making it 68 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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