SR79
Carrying SR79 over Fanning Branch
3.0 Miles S. of SR277, Washington, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR79
The SR79 bridge in Washington, Florida carries SR79 over Fanning Branch. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.8 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,500 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR79 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
- 1940
- Last Reconstructed
- 2017
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 6.8 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 610075
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 SR79 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 SR79 against other structures in Washington 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 SR79?
SR79 in Washington, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR79 inspected?
SR79'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 6,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR79 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 SR79?
SR79 has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR79?
SR79 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR79 and does age affect safety?
SR79 was built in 1940, making it 86 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.
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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