CR159
Carrying CR159 over I10 SR8
2.0 Miles W. of US90 SR10, Gadsden, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR159
The CR159 bridge in Gadsden, Florida carries CR159 over I10 SR8. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 35,365 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR159 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
- 1971
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 35,365 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 500102
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR159 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 CR159 against other structures in Gadsden 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 CR159?
CR159 in Gadsden, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR159 inspected?
CR159'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 35,365 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR159 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CR159?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CR159.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR159?
Ownership is not specified for CR159 in the NBI.
How old is CR159 and does age affect safety?
CR159 was built in 1971, making it 55 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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