SR71
Carrying SR71 over ICWW
6.8 Miles North US98/SR30, Gulf, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR71
The SR71 bridge in Gulf, Florida carries SR71 over ICWW. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 70 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Florida bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR71 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
- 1991
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 70 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 510951
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 SR71 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 SR71 against other structures in Gulf 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 SR71?
SR71 in Gulf, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR71 inspected?
SR71'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 70 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR71 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 SR71?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SR71.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR71?
Ownership is not specified for SR71 in the NBI.
How old is SR71 and does age affect safety?
SR71 was built in 1991, making it 35 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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