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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

COCONUT PALM DR.

Fair

Over: SIX MILE CREEK

0.2 MI S OF MLK JR BLVD., Hillsborough, FL

Built 1981 Load: 37.0 t ADT: 1,920

SR-76

Fair

Over: POPPLETON CREEK

By Indian Grove Dr., Martin, FL

Built 1956 Load: 37.0 t ADT: 34,500

US-41 (SR-25)

Fair

Over: FALLING CREEK

0.5 MI. N. OF I-10, Columbia, FL

Built 1959 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 5,500

US-19 NB (SR-55)

Fair

Over: OVERFLOW RELIEF

2 MI. S. OF SR-51, Dixie, FL

Built 1963 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 2,500

SR12

Fair

Over: Stream

2.0 miles East of US90, Gadsden, FL

Built 1948 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 5,600

US-41 (SR-6 & 25)

Fair

Over: ALAPAHA RIVER OVERFLOW

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

Built 1922 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 3,900

BAYSHORE BLVD.

Fair

Over: CRAYFISH CANAL

0.1 MILE N OF MACDILL AFB, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1982 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 6,600

WINIFRED MASTERS R

Fair

Over: MOCCASIN BRANCH

0.1 MI N OF DON MANUEL RD, St. Johns, FL

Built 2005 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 121

US331 SR83

Fair

Over: Choctawhatchee Relief

4.3mi. North of US98, Walton, FL

Built 1989 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 13,750

Northwest Gray Rd

Fair

Over: Mayo Mill Branch

0.9 Miles West of SR73, Calhoun, FL

Built 2013 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 50

BISCAYNE DRIVE

Fair

Over: JUPITER WATERWAY

0.4MI W OF CORNELIUS BLVD, Charlotte, FL

Built 1972 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 950

BISCAYNE DRIVE

Fair

Over: APOLLO WATERWAY

1.3MI W OF CORNELIUS BLVD, Charlotte, FL

Built 1972 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 950

OLEAN BLVD.

Fair

Over: FORDHAM WATERWAY

320FT. W OF CONWAY BLVD., Charlotte, FL

Built 2007 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 8,400

SR-21

Fair

Over: GROG BRANCH

SR-21 & CR-220, Clay, FL

Built 1986 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 36,500

SR-201 SB

Fair

Over: CSXRR

0.5 Mile South of US. 301, Duval, FL

Built 2019 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 2,000

SR-201 NB

Fair

Over: CSXRR

0.5 Mile South of US-301, Duval, FL

Built 2019 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 2,000

SR-A1A SR-105Ferry

Fair

Over: ST. JOHNS RIVER

FERRY RAMP AT MAYPORT, Duval, FL

Built 1973 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 6,800

CR 270

Fair

Over: Tallahassee Creek

0.55 Miles East of CR270B, Gadsden, FL

Built 1948 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 1,000

SR-78

Fair

Over: CITRUS CENTER CANAL

9.4MI EAST OF SR-29, Glades, FL

Built 1951 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 3,800

CR 22-Lakegrove Rd

Fair

Over: Chipola Cut-Off

1.4 Miles East of SR 71, Gulf, FL

Built 1951 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 1,600

CR 22-Lakegrove Rd

Fair

Over: Chipola Cut-Off

1.5 Miles East of SR 71, Gulf, FL

Built 1951 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 1,600

US98 (SR30)

Fair

Over: Ditch

2.5 Mi South of SR386, Gulf, FL

Built 1953 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 9,000

I-75 (SR-93)

Fair

Over: TIGER CREEK

1.6 MI. N. OF CR-249, Hamilton, FL

Built 1961 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 40,000

SR-70

Fair

Over: INDIAN PRAIRIE CANAL

11.0MI EAST OF US-27, Highlands, FL

Built 1970 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 5,500

US-41 SB (SR-45)

Fair

Over: BULLFROG CREEK

1.5 MI SOUTH ALAFIA RIVER, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1960 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 40,500

SR-583 56TH ST SB

Fair

Over: HILLSBOROUGH RIVER

1.8 MILES NORTH OF US-92, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1954 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 21,250

TARPON SPRINGS RD

Fair

Over: BROOKER CREEK

0.2MI W OF PATTERSON ROAD, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1984 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 6,649

Hurricane Creek Rd

Fair

Over: Hurricane Creek

1.3 Miles East of SR 81, Holmes, FL

Built 2012 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 44

SR-60

Fair

Over: Lateral Canal A

SR-60 East of 66 Ave, Indian River, FL

Built 1995 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 28,500

CR 1656

Fair

Over: Little Dry Creek

1.5 Mi East of US231/SR75, Jackson, FL

Built 1958 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 900

SR73

Fair

Over: Branch

5.2MI N. of County Line, Jackson, FL

Built 1942 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 3,000

CR 276

Fair

Over: Cypress Creek

2.2 Mi West of US231/SR75, Jackson, FL

Built 1954 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 1,300

US19 SR57

Fair

Over: Ward Creek Tributary 3

7.5 Mile N OF US90 (SR10), Jefferson, FL

Built 1954 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 4,300

Pat Thomas Blvd

Fair

Over: Drainage Ditch

0.2Mi. S. of US90 SR8, Leon, FL

Built 1995 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 1,000

NWFWMD Road

Fair

Over: Everett Slough 1

0.3 Miles West of FR 147, Liberty, FL

Built 1996 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 25

US-1 SB (SR-15)

Fair

Over: CAR SEAT CREEK

1.9 MI. N. OF SR-200, Nassau, FL

Built 1924 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 7,850

SR-417 SB

Fair

Over: OUC Railroad

SR-417 SB - OUC Railroad, Orange, FL

Built 1992 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 32,500

SR 91 SB 241.6

Fair

Over: C 31 CANAL

1.0 MI S OF US 441, Osceola, FL

Built 1963 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 28,340

SR 91 NB 241.6

Fair

Over: C 31 CANAL

1 MI S OF US 441, Osceola, FL

Built 1963 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 28,340

CR184A

Fair

Over: Pond Creek

0.35Mi E/O Whispering Wds, Santa Rosa, FL

Built 1984 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 11,000

US90 SR10

Fair

Over: Blackwater River

0.5 Miles East Of SR87, Santa Rosa, FL

Built 1986 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 23,000

Bracken Road

Fair

Over: Sweetwater Creek

1.4Mi W of Beaver Crk Rd, Santa Rosa, FL

Built 1999 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 50

SR-789 NB

Fair

Over: COON KEY WATERWAY

1.4 MI W OF US-41, Sarasota, FL

Built 1958 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 17,500

CR-48

Fair

Over: Big Prairie Canal

1.5 Mi. East of CR-469, Sumter, FL

Built 1937 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 3,700

SR-100

Fair

Over: RICHARD CREEK

0.5 MI. E. OF SR-121, Union, FL

Built 1955 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 6,100

S. Samsula Drive

Fair

Over: Samsula Canal

1.0 Mi.. S. of SR-44, Volusia, FL

Built 1988 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 43

Hunting Camp Road

Fair

Over: Samsula Canal

1.3 Mi. South of SR-44, Volusia, FL

Built 1988 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 75

Mt. Beasor Road

Fair

Over: Mill Creek

0.1 Mi E of Greenough Rd, Wakulla, FL

Built 1989 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 56

SR83

Fair

Over: Gum Creek

8.5Miles N. of SR10 US90, Walton, FL

Built 1981 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 3,100

CR 273

Fair

Over: Hard Labor Creek

0.05 Mi N of CR 278, Washington, FL

Built 1951 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 3,100

Showing 5,951-6,000 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.