State profile · Below national median SD

Florida bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in Florida — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

12,892
Public bridges
38.8%
Good condition
2.8%
Poor condition
2.8%
Structurally deficient

Total Bridges

12,892

Public highway bridges in Florida

Good Condition

38.8%

5,007 bridges rated 7-9

-11.2pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

2.8%

355 bridges rated 0-4

Structurally Deficient

2.8%

355 bridges flagged for repair priority

-4.2pp vs national avg 7.0%

Florida vs national bridge condition

Florida — Good condition share 38.8%
National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

Florida — Structurally deficient share 9.2%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Florida vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)

States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below Florida on the same metric.

49

Utah

2.43% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$3,126

50

Vermont

2.62% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$2,936
Selected

12

Florida

2.75% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$12,892

51

Virginia

3.03% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$14,122

01

Alabama

3.35% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$13,471

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Florida

Six lowest-condition bridges in Florida, ranked by composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.

All Bridges in Florida

SR-78

Fair

Over: FLAG SLOUGH

0.1MILE EAST OF SR-29, Glades, FL

Built 1958 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 3,800

CR 720-LOBLOLLY RD

Fair

Over: TRIB TO JACKS BRANCH

7.3MI WEST OF CR-731, Glades, FL

Built 1970 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 370

COUNTY LINE ROAD

Fair

Over: OAK CREEK DRAIN

2.1MI E OF SCARBOROUGH AV, Hardee, FL

Built 2006 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 277

US-41 NB (SR-45)

Fair

Over: ALAFIA RIVER

7.5 MILES S OF SR-60, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1952 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 40,500

SR166 Caverns Rd.

Fair

Over: Chipola River

1.4 Mi. N of US90 SR10, Jackson, FL

Built 2002 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 9,200

US-27 (SR-20)

Fair

Over: SUWANNEE RIVER

CITY OF BRANFORD, Lafayette, FL

Built 1989 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 5,900

I-75 SB (SR-93)

Fair

Over: TIDAL MARSH

0.6Mi. South of SR-78, Lee, FL

Built 1978 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 47,250

FAMU Way

Fair

Over: Unnamed Branch

0.10 Miles East of SR 371, Leon, FL

Built 2021 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 11,100

CR 347

Fair

Over: SANDFLY MARSH

9.5 MILES NORTH OF SR 24, Levy, FL

Built 1957 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 650

CR 150

Fair

Over: WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER

5.8 MI EAST OF CR 145, Madison, FL

Built 1984 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 950

SR821 CLLRD SB11.9

Fair

Over: BLACK CREEK CANAL C-1-N

1.0 MI SOUTH OF US1, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1972 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 3,900

Park Entrance Road

Fair

Over: Little Crawl Key Channel

220Ft. South of US-1, Monroe, FL

Built 2010 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 50

Taft-Vineland Road

Fair

Over: Goodman Rossman Canal

0.8 Mi West of CR-527, Orange, FL

Built 1971 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 17,500

US-441

Fair

Over: Crabgrass Creek

US-441 - Crabgrass Creek, Osceola, FL

Built 1971 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 3,100

SR91 N/S TPK 117.6

Fair

Over: LOXAHATCHEE CREEK

0.2 MI S OF MARTIN CO LIN, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1956 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 52,700

MEDITERRANEAN RD

Fair

Over: LAKE CLARKE CHANNEL

1.7 MI S OF FOREST HILL, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1955 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 1,600

SR 699 SB GULF BLV

Fair

Over: BOCA CIEGA BAY

1.7MI S/O SR-666, Pinellas, FL

Built 2008 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 20,500

83RD AVE NORTH

Fair

Over: COVE SOUND CREEK

0.3MI E OF 4TH STREET N, Pinellas, FL

Built 1976 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 3,600

MT PISGAH RD-CR657

Fair

Over: PEACE RIVER

5.3MI NORTH OF CR-664, Polk, FL

Built 1961 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 600

SR-60

Fair

Over: TIGER LAKE DRAIN

16.4 MI. EAST OF SR-27, Polk, FL

Built 2004 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 11,900

SR-421

Fair

Over: Sweetwater Creek

0.75 mi. E. of I-95, Volusia, FL

Built 1995 Load: 33.7 t ADT: 27,250

INVERRARY BLVD

Fair

Over: MIDRIVER CANAL

0.8MI N OF OAKLAND PARK, Broward, FL

Built 1972 Load: 33.8 t ADT: 18,500

I-95

Fair

Over: Pellicer Creek

1.0 MILES SOUTH of US-1, Flagler, FL

Built 2007 Load: 33.8 t ADT: 77,000

US-41 (SR-45)

Fair

Over: HILLSBOROUGH RIVER

1.6MI NORTH OF US-92, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1923 Load: 33.8 t ADT: 18,500

CR 347

Fair

Over: BIG TROUT BASIN

8.95 MI NORTH OF SR 24, Levy, FL

Built 1957 Load: 33.8 t ADT: 650

SUGAR BOWL RD.

Fair

Over: BUD SLOUGH

1.75 MI NORTH OF SR-72, Manatee, FL

Built 1994 Load: 33.8 t ADT: 325

SR 924 GRATIGNY

Fair

Over: RIO VISTA CANAL

0.4M E/O SR 9, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1957 Load: 33.8 t ADT: 39,000

MIAMI CANAL ROAD

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF MIAMI CANAL

2.2MI S OF SR-80, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1979 Load: 33.8 t ADT: 101

SR-50 WB

Fair

Over: St. Johns River

SR-50 WB -St Johns River, Brevard, FL

Built 1971 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 6,150

SR-404 WB

Fair

Over: Indian River West Relief

SR-404 WB - Indian River, Brevard, FL

Built 1971 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 23,250

SR-404 WB

Fair

Over: Indian River Relief East

SR-404 WB-Indian River, Brevard, FL

Built 1971 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 23,250

SR-50 EB

Fair

Over: St. Johns River

SR-50 EB -St Johns River, Brevard, FL

Built 1971 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 6,150

SR-404 EB

Fair

Over: Indian River West Relief

SR-404 EB - Indian River, Brevard, FL

Built 1971 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 23,250

SR-404 EB

Fair

Over: Banana River

SR-404 EB - Banana River, Brevard, FL

Built 1971 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 23,000

I-95 (SR-9)

Fair

Over: C-10 Spur Canal

0.50 mi N of Sheridan St, Broward, FL

Built 1962 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 241,000

OAKLAND PARK BLVD

Fair

Over: C-42 CANAL

0.3MI E. of 115TH TERRACE, Broward, FL

Built 1979 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 20,000

SR73

Fair

Over: Four Mile Creek

1.0mi North of SR20, Calhoun, FL

Built 1978 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 2,600

US-17 (SR-15)

Fair

Over: DOCTORS INLET

S. OF ORANGE PARK, Clay, FL

Built 1971 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 58,000

CR 215

Fair

Over: NORTH FORK BLACK CREEK

0.5 MI NORTHEAST OF SR 16, Clay, FL

Built 1942 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 5,900

CR 215

Fair

Over: BULL CREEK

4.4 MI NORTHEAST OF SR 16, Clay, FL

Built 1942 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 5,900

CR 215

Fair

Over: BULL CREEK

0.5 MI SOUTHWEST OF SR 21, Clay, FL

Built 1942 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 5,900

I-75 SB

Fair

Over: WILDLIFE CROSSING NO 17

5.8MI E OF SR-29, Collier, FL

Built 1990 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 13,750

US29 SR95

Fair

Over: Mitchell Creek

10.0MI N. of SR97, Escambia, FL

Built 1987 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 4,076

US-17 NB (SR 35)

Fair

Over: CHARLIE CREEK

8.3MI S/O SR-64, Hardee, FL

Built 1971 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 5,350

I-75 RAMP D (NB)

Fair

Over: CSX RR

0.6MI NORTH OF SR-60, Hillsborough, FL

Built 2020 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 143,500

CR 357

Fair

Over: OWL CREEK

0.1 MI SOUTH OF SR 51, Lafayette, FL

Built 1964 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 150

SR 31

Fair

Over: CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER

1MI N OF SR 80, Lee, FL

Built 1960 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 16,600

US-19 (SR-55)

Fair

Over: DRAINAGE CANAL

4.5 MI. N. OF SR-24, Levy, FL

Built 1971 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 4,000

CR708 SE BRIDGE RD

Fair

Over: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY

0.9 M E OF US-1 ON CR-708, Martin, FL

Built 1985 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 10,502

SW 87th Avenue

Fair

Over: Black Creek Canal

Inside Black Point Park, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1986 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 224

Showing 5,501-5,550 of 12,892 bridges

Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges Editorial.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI). A "structurally deficient" rating is a repair-priority signal, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult a qualified civil engineer before making decisions based on this data.