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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

OCEAN SPRAY BLVD.

Fair

Over: MARCH WATERWAY

0.6MI. SOUTH OF SR-776, Charlotte, FL

Built 1984 Load: 41.1 t ADT: 1,500

US-17 (SR-15)

Fair

Over: CLARKES CREEK

8.5 MI. S. OF SR-16, Clay, FL

Built 1961 Load: 41.2 t ADT: 9,700

SR-78

Fair

Over: UPPER NICODEMUS SLOUGH

5.9MI EAST OF US-27, Glades, FL

Built 1990 Load: 41.2 t ADT: 4,409

CR-765/BURNT STORE

Fair

Over: HORSESHOE CANAL

2.8 MI N of SR-78, Lee, FL

Built 1972 Load: 41.2 t ADT: 8,400

Coco Plum Drive

Fair

Over: Bonefish Bay

0.3 mi. E of US-1 MM 54.1, Monroe, FL

Built 1977 Load: 41.2 t ADT: 618

86TH AVENUE NORTH

Fair

Over: SEMINOLE BYPASS CANAL

0.6MI WEST OF STARKEY RD, Pinellas, FL

Built 1974 Load: 41.2 t ADT: 2,700

CATTLEMAN ROAD

Fair

Over: PHILLIPPI CREEK

0.5MI N OF BEE RIDGE RD, Sarasota, FL

Built 1986 Load: 41.2 t ADT: 20,500

SW 63rd Drive

Fair

Over: Five Mile Creek

0.75 Mi. East of CR 18A, Union, FL

Built 1955 Load: 41.2 t ADT: 350

CR375

Fair

Over: Smith Creek

15.3MI W of SR61 US319, Wakulla, FL

Built 2019 Load: 41.2 t ADT: 550

US-192

Fair

Over: Crane Creek

.5 Mi W of SR-507, Brevard, FL

Built 1974 Load: 41.3 t ADT: 33,000

US98 SR30

Fair

Over: Slough

0.2 Mi W OF COUNTY LINE, Gulf, FL

Built 1957 Load: 41.3 t ADT: 2,594

US-92

Fair

Over: Creek

5.5 Mile West of I-95, Volusia, FL

Built 1946 Load: 41.3 t ADT: 17,100

I-4 EB

Fair

Over: Padgett Creek

I-4 EB - Padgett Creek, Volusia, FL

Built 1959 Load: 41.3 t ADT: 65,000

I-4 WB

Fair

Over: Padgett Creek

I-4 WB - Padgett Creek, Volusia, FL

Built 1959 Load: 41.3 t ADT: 65,000

CR 351

Fair

Over: FISHBONE BASIN

4.8 MI SOUTH OF US-19, Dixie, FL

Built 1992 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 600

SR802 (Lake Worth)

Fair

Over: Kellers Canal

0.34 mi. E of Congress Av, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1959 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 24,000

SR-5/S. Olive Ave.

Fair

Over: Palm Beach Canal C-51

0.5 Miles South of SR-882, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1984 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 7,100

LEWIS SPEEDWAY

Fair

Over: RED HOUSE BRANCH

1.1 MI N OF SR 16, St. Johns, FL

Built 1969 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 5,500

I-10 SR-8

Fair

Over: HELLS BAY

2.5 MI. E. OF CR-229, Baker, FL

Built 1961 Load: 41.5 t ADT: 27,500

SR-407 2.2

Fair

Over: Young Canal

2.2 Mi East of SR-528, Brevard, FL

Built 1973 Load: 41.5 t ADT: 9,250

SR-228

Fair

Over: CEDAR CREEK

0.3 MI. W. OF LANE AVE., Duval, FL

Built 1936 Load: 41.5 t ADT: 25,000

SR71

Fair

Over: Horseshoe Creek

3 Mi NE of Port St Joe, Gulf, FL

Built 1963 Load: 41.5 t ADT: 3,300

BAYLINE DRIVE

Fair

Over: POWELL CREEK

0.12MI W OF OLD BRIDGE RD, Lee, FL

Built 1970 Load: 41.5 t ADT: 105

I-275 NB

Fair

Over: TERRA CEIA RIVER

1.2MI. WEST OF US-41, Manatee, FL

Built 1984 Load: 41.5 t ADT: 23,500

I-195 (SR-112)

Fair

Over: BISCAYNE BAY

2.4 Miles E of US-1, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1959 Load: 41.5 t ADT: 121,000

US 1 (SR 5)

Fair

Over: TOM'S HARBOR CUT

DUCK KEY (MM 61.4), Monroe, FL

Built 1980 Load: 41.5 t ADT: 12,700

I-75 SB

Fair

Over: CYPRESS CREEK

0.8MI S OF SR-56, Pasco, FL

Built 1963 Load: 41.5 t ADT: 60,500

Boat Ramp Road

Fair

Over: Hynote Branch

0.8 Mi E of Deaton Bdg Rd, Santa Rosa, FL

Built 2001 Load: 41.5 t ADT: 100

TROPICAIRE BLVD

Fair

Over: COSMIC CANAL

1.7 MI E OF SUMTER BLVD, Sarasota, FL

Built 1997 Load: 41.5 t ADT: 5,300

On Ramp WB SR-820

Fair

Over: SR-820 (Hollywood Blvd.)

SR-A1A SB to SR-820 WB, Broward, FL

Built 1976 Load: 41.6 t ADT: 8,830

US98 SR30

Fair

Over: Ochlockonee Bay

FRANKLIN-WAKULLA CO LINE, Franklin, FL

Built 1990 Load: 41.6 t ADT: 2,200

US-27 NB

Fair

Over: LAKE ANOKA

1.0MI S OF SR-64, Highlands, FL

Built 1969 Load: 41.6 t ADT: 35,000

SR 417 SB 44.6

Fair

Over: LAKE JESUP

0.83 MI NORTH OF SR 434, Seminole, FL

Built 1993 Load: 41.6 t ADT: 28,000

SR 417 NB 44.6

Fair

Over: LAKE JESUP

0.83 MI NORTH OF SR 434, Seminole, FL

Built 1993 Load: 41.6 t ADT: 28,000

Off Ramp SB SR-A1A

Fair

Over: SR-820 (Hollywood Blvd.)

SR-820 EB & SR-A1A SB, Broward, FL

Built 1976 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 9,437

CR 274

Fair

Over: Holliman Branch

2.9 Miles West of SR71, Calhoun, FL

Built 1960 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 1,500

CR 274

Fair

Over: Hollis Branch

2.3 West of SR71, Calhoun, FL

Built 1960 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 1,500

US-ALT-90 & SR-10A

Fair

Over: CSXRR (ABANDONED)

0.6 MI. E. OF MAIN ST., Duval, FL

Built 1953 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 49,500

SR750 Airport Blvd

Fair

Over: Carpenters Creek

0.1mi. East of Davis Hwy., Escambia, FL

Built 1976 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 34,000

US 319 SR 377

Fair

Over: Cow Creek

3.0 Miles N OF SR30, Franklin, FL

Built 1969 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 2,700

CR 386

Fair

Over: ICWW Overstreet

6.4 Mi North of US98/SR30, Gulf, FL

Built 1988 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 2,800

Pirate Cove Road

Fair

Over: Blue Creek

0.2 Miles South US90/SR10, Holmes, FL

Built 1970 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 56

CR 177A

Fair

Over: East Pittman Creek

1.63 Miles North of SR 2, Holmes, FL

Built 1978 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 550

SR81

Fair

Over: Reedy Bay Branch

7.0 Mi. South of SR2, Holmes, FL

Built 1978 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 2,050

US98 SR30

Fair

Over: Stream

4.7 miles EAST OF SR 59, Jefferson, FL

Built 1953 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 2,200

CR 259-Lake Road

Fair

Over: Ditch

5.0 Mi West of US19/SR57, Jefferson, FL

Built 1901 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 300

CR 379

Fair

Over: Little Owl Creek

1.96 Miles West of SR 65, Liberty, FL

Built 1960 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 250

SR20

Fair

Over: Rocky Bayou

3.9Miles W of County Line, Okaloosa, FL

Built 1972 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 20,000

SR-528 WB 35.5

Fair

Over: Tosohatchee Creek

SR-528 WB-Tosohatchee, Orange, FL

Built 1972 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 27,000

US-98 SR700 US441

Fair

Over: C-51 W.P.B. CANAL

SR-700 CANAL POINT, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1999 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 4,100

Showing 6,401-6,450 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.