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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

US 1 (SR 5)

Fair

Over: SHARK CHANNEL

SHARK KEY (MM 11.3), Monroe, FL

Built 1979 Load: 34.9 t ADT: 17,600

US 1 (SR 5)

Fair

Over: SALT RUN

KEY WEST (MM 2.3), Monroe, FL

Built 1992 Load: 34.9 t ADT: 38,500

CR-68

Fair

Over: SLOUGH

0.9 MI WEST OF US-441, Okeechobee, FL

Built 1957 Load: 34.9 t ADT: 1,000

SR-528

Fair

Over: Dougs Canal

0.1 Mi. West of SR-520, Orange, FL

Built 1967 Load: 34.9 t ADT: 54,000

18TH AVE SOUTH

Fair

Over: SALT CREEK

100FT W of 4TH ST SOUTH, Pinellas, FL

Built 1958 Load: 34.9 t ADT: 6,000

CR-547

Fair

Over: HORSE CREEK

0.4MI N OF BARGIN BARN RD, Polk, FL

Built 1960 Load: 34.9 t ADT: 3,800

SR-207

Fair

Over: DOG BRANCH

3 MI. NE. OF US-17, Putnam, FL

Built 2001 Load: 34.9 t ADT: 18,200

MCINTOSH ROAD

Fair

Over: CATFISH CREEK

0.5MI S OF SARASOTA SQ, Sarasota, FL

Built 1991 Load: 34.9 t ADT: 6,600

Northern Way

Fair

Over: Bear Creek

0.2 mi E of Vistawilla Dr, Seminole, FL

Built 1981 Load: 34.9 t ADT: 2,671

US-27 (SR-20)

Fair

Over: FENHOLLOWAY CREEK

1.9 MI. S. OF CR-30, Taylor, FL

Built 1962 Load: 34.9 t ADT: 3,400

SR-202 (JTB)

Fair

Over: TIGER HOLE CREEK

2 MI. E. OF I-95, Duval, FL

Built 1974 Load: 35.0 t ADT: 105,500

CR 297A

Fair

Over: Unnamed Branch

1.02Mi S of CR 186, Escambia, FL

Built 1966 Load: 35.0 t ADT: 5,400

SW 172nd Avenue

Fair

Over: Canal C-103

0.4 Mile N of SW 288th St, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1966 Load: 35.0 t ADT: 294

SW 202nd Avenue

Fair

Over: Canal C-103

1/4 Mile S of SW 264th St, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1967 Load: 35.0 t ADT: 1,276

SW 272nd Street

Fair

Over: Canal C-103

1/4 Mi W of SW 187th Ave, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1966 Load: 35.0 t ADT: 430

SW 217th Avenue

Fair

Over: Canal C-103

1/4 Mile N of SW 272nd St, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1966 Load: 35.0 t ADT: 284

SW 264th Street

Fair

Over: Canal C-103-N

0.25Mi E of SW 157th Ave., Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1967 Load: 35.0 t ADT: 1,795

SW 162nd Avenue

Fair

Over: Canal C-103-N

0.3 Miles N of SW 264 St., Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1966 Load: 35.0 t ADT: 620

US-ALT-1 (SR-115)

Fair

Over: CSXRR

US-1A / SR-115 OVER CSXRR, Duval, FL

Built 1961 Load: 35.1 t ADT: 48,000

US27 SR63

Fair

Over: Ochlockonee River

0.5 Mi N. of Leon County, Gadsden, FL

Built 2000 Load: 35.1 t ADT: 7,900

US27 SR63

Fair

Over: Ochlockonee River

0.2 Miles N. of Leon Co., Gadsden, FL

Built 2001 Load: 35.1 t ADT: 7,900

73rd Street

Fair

Over: Tatum Waterway

100Ft. W of Dickens Ave., Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1989 Load: 35.1 t ADT: 5,462

Forest Hill Blvd.

Fair

Over: WPB Canal (C-51)

Just west of I-95, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1996 Load: 35.1 t ADT: 49,000

EILAND BLVD

Fair

Over: ZEPHYR CREEK

1.4 MI W. OF HANDCART RD., Pasco, FL

Built 1995 Load: 35.1 t ADT: 9,000

US-41 (SR-45)

Fair

Over: HUDSON BAYOU

0.5MI S OF US-301, Sarasota, FL

Built 1932 Load: 35.1 t ADT: 57,000

Riverside Dr

Fair

Over: Halifax Canal

0.1Mi S of LPGA Blvd, Volusia, FL

Built 1970 Load: 35.1 t ADT: 6,400

I10 SR8

Fair

Over: Bruce Creek

1.9 Mi. E of US331 SR83, Walton, FL

Built 1974 Load: 35.1 t ADT: 24,720

I-75 SB (SR-93)

Fair

Over: SANTA FE RIVER

I-75 SB / SANTA FE RIVER, Columbia, FL

Built 1963 Load: 35.2 t ADT: 27,500

I-75 NB (SR-93)

Fair

Over: SANTA FE RIVER

I-75 NB / SANTA FE RIVER, Columbia, FL

Built 1963 Load: 35.2 t ADT: 27,500

US-441 (SR-47)

Fair

Over: SANDLIN BAY

0.1 MI. N. OF CR-6, Columbia, FL

Built 1946 Load: 35.2 t ADT: 950

ROUTE 295

Fair

Over: BAYOU GRANDE

0.5 KM N OF MAIN GATE, Escambia, FL

Built 1984 Load: 35.2 t ADT: 40,000

CR 152

Fair

Over: OAK GROVE CREEK

100 YARDS W OF CR 141, Hamilton, FL

Built 1952 Load: 35.2 t ADT: 500

I-75 SB SR-93

Fair

Over: ALAPAHA RIVER

1.6 MI. S. OF SR-6, Hamilton, FL

Built 1962 Load: 35.2 t ADT: 20,000

SR 589 VET SB 3.8

Fair

Over: HENRY ST DITCH

0.3 MI N OF HILLSBRGH AVE, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1994 Load: 35.2 t ADT: 47,654

US-41 SB (SR-45)

Fair

Over: FROG CREEK

0.1MI NORTH OF I-275, Manatee, FL

Built 1967 Load: 35.2 t ADT: 8,950

Gulfstream Rd.

Fair

Over: Catalina Canal

0.1 mi W of Marathon Ave, Orange, FL

Built 1958 Load: 35.2 t ADT: 2,216

Al Rice Road

Fair

Over: Hog Pen Branch

0.3 Mi South of SR 4, Santa Rosa, FL

Built 2016 Load: 35.2 t ADT: 25

CR 87A

Fair

Over: CLEAR CREEK

1.2 KM W OF LANGLEY GATE, Santa Rosa, FL

Built 1987 Load: 35.2 t ADT: 8,000

US-19 (SR-20)

Fair

Over: CRAWFORD CREEK

7.1 MI. N. OF US-98, Taylor, FL

Built 1955 Load: 35.2 t ADT: 5,800

SR-44

Fair

Over: Conners Canal

SR-44 - Conners Canal, Volusia, FL

Built 1994 Load: 35.2 t ADT: 10,400

SR22

Fair

Over: Sandy Creek

1.2mi W OF Gulf Co Line, Bay, FL

Built 1970 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 4,200

SR-16

Fair

Over: WATER OAK CREEK

1.2 MI. E. OF CR-225, Bradford, FL

Built 1964 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 3,700

SR-507

Fair

Over: Crane Creek

SR-507 over Crane Creek, Brevard, FL

Built 1982 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 30,000

SR-21 SB

Fair

Over: LITTLE BLACK CREEK

3.4 MI. N. OF CR-220, Clay, FL

Built 1985 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 21,750

56TH AVE NE

Fair

Over: CIA DRAIN CANAL

1 MI E OF Everglades Blvd, Collier, FL

Built 1965 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 60

SR 65

Fair

Over: Cash Creek

4.7 MI N OF US98, Franklin, FL

Built 1991 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 1,898

ROWLETT PARK DR.

Fair

Over: HILLSBOROUGH RIVER

0.9MI NORTH OF SLIGH AVE., Hillsborough, FL

Built 1957 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 13,400

60th Ave E

Fair

Over: Government Hammock Canal

0.7MI N/O US-301, Manatee, FL

Built 1998 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 9,500

N. BAY CSWY

Fair

Over: Indian Creek Channel

W. OF A1A on CSWY, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1993 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 9,600

CR-70A(SW 16TH ST)

Fair

Over: RELIEF CANAL

2.0MI W OF US-441, Okeechobee, FL

Built 1962 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 750

Showing 5,701-5,750 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.