CR 259-Lake Road
Carrying CR 259-Lake Road over Ditch
5.0 Mi West of US19/SR57, Jefferson, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR 259-Lake Road
The CR 259-Lake Road bridge in Jefferson, Florida carries CR 259-Lake Road over Ditch. It was built in 1901, making it 125 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1960, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 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 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 41.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR 259-Lake Road compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1901
- Last Reconstructed
- 1960
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 6.3 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 540060
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 CR 259-Lake Road 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 CR 259-Lake Road against other structures in Jefferson 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 CR 259-Lake Road?
CR 259-Lake Road in Jefferson, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR 259-Lake Road inspected?
CR 259-Lake Road'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 300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 259-Lake Road 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 CR 259-Lake Road?
CR 259-Lake Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR 259-Lake Road?
CR 259-Lake Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR 259-Lake Road and does age affect safety?
CR 259-Lake Road was built in 1901, making it 125 years old and last reconstructed in 1960.
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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