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

US-17 (SR-15)

Fair

Over: GOVERNORS CREEK

1.239 MI. N. OF SR-16, Clay, FL

Built 1973 Load: 51.2 t ADT: 27,500

US-1 SB (SR-15)

Fair

Over: THOMAS CREEK

US-1 OVER THOMAS CREEK, Duval, FL

Built 1998 Load: 51.2 t ADT: 8,050

SR91SB ON/OFF 98.0

Fair

Over: DRAINAGE CANAL

0.4 miles N of US 98, Palm Beach, FL

Built 2002 Load: 51.2 t ADT: 6,300

41ST N PK ENTRANCE

Fair

Over: PPWMD CHANNEL 3

0.25 MI. S OF 70TH AVE., Pinellas, FL

Built 1997 Load: 51.2 t ADT: 101

SR-121

Fair

Over: ROCKY CREEK

0.7 MI. N. OF SR-235, Alachua, FL

Built 1973 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 4,500

RIBAULT SCENIC DR

Fair

Over: LONG BRANCH CREEK

0.1 MI W OF RESTLAWN DR, Duval, FL

Built 1960 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 1,081

Clear Springs Road

Fair

Over: Unnamed Branch

0.77Mi West of US 331, Walton, FL

Built 1990 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 77

SR-520

Fair

Over: Banana River

SR-520 - Banana River, Brevard, FL

Built 2003 Load: 51.5 t ADT: 23,500

SR 816 Oakland Pk

Fair

Over: Canal C-13

0.91 mi E of SR-817, Broward, FL

Built 1975 Load: 51.5 t ADT: 52,500

PINE ISLAND RD

Fair

Over: MIDRIVER (CANAL C-13)

0.2MI S OF OAKLAND PK BLV, Broward, FL

Built 1978 Load: 51.5 t ADT: 10,000

I10 SR 8

Fair

Over: Dickson Bay Creek

1.0Mi. East of SR69, Jackson, FL

Built 1976 Load: 51.5 t ADT: 12,250

CR 150

Fair

Over: ROCKY CREEK

7.4 MI SW OF US 221, Madison, FL

Built 1967 Load: 51.5 t ADT: 700

SR390

Fair

Over: Goose Bayou Tributary 1

0.5 MI E of Baldwin Rd, Bay, FL

Built 2020 Load: 51.6 t ADT: 20,000

CEDAR PT ROAD

Fair

Over: CLAPBOARD CREEK

1 MI E OF NEW BERLIN RD, Duval, FL

Built 1951 Load: 51.6 t ADT: 2,015

CR-835

Fair

Over: LITTLE CYPRESS DITCH

9.0 MILES EAST OF CR-833, Hendry, FL

Built 1954 Load: 51.6 t ADT: 500

West 47th Street

Fair

Over: Biscayne Waterway

300 ft E/O Meridian Ave, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1996 Load: 51.6 t ADT: 4,838

62ND ST. N

Fair

Over: GOOSE CANAL

950FT. N OF 62ND AVE. N, Pinellas, FL

Built 1965 Load: 51.6 t ADT: 2,458

US231 SR75

Fair

Over: Bay Line RR L.L.C.

2.8 Mi. S of County Line, Bay, FL

Built 1980 Load: 51.7 t ADT: 5,882

US231 SR75

Fair

Over: Bay Line RR L.L.C.

2.8 Mi. S of County Line, Bay, FL

Built 1980 Load: 51.7 t ADT: 5,882

US-19 NB (SR-55)

Fair

Over: PUMPKIN SWAMP

2 MI. S. OF CR-358 W., Dixie, FL

Built 1963 Load: 51.7 t ADT: 2,750

US-19 NB (SR-55)

Fair

Over: PUMPKIN CREEK

8.2 MI. N. OF CROSS CITY, Dixie, FL

Built 1963 Load: 51.7 t ADT: 2,750

CR 268-HighBridgeR

Fair

Over: Unnamed Sinkhole

2.0 Mi South of US10/SR8, Gadsden, FL

Built 1959 Load: 51.7 t ADT: 5,600

SR-64

Fair

Over: HICKORY CREEK

5.2 MI W OF US-17, Hardee, FL

Built 1986 Load: 51.7 t ADT: 4,800

I-75 SB

Fair

Over: ALAFIA RIVER

0.3 MI N OF GIBSONTON DR, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1981 Load: 51.7 t ADT: 157,000

I-75 NB

Fair

Over: ALAFIA RIVER

0.3 MI N OF GIBSONTON DR, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1981 Load: 51.7 t ADT: 157,000

US-41 (SR-45)

Fair

Over: HALFWAY CREEK

1.5MI S OF CORKSCREW RD, Lee, FL

Built 1982 Load: 51.7 t ADT: 59,000

US90 SR10

Fair

Over: Stream

0.5 Miles West of SR263, Leon, FL

Built 1971 Load: 51.7 t ADT: 23,500

SR-62

Fair

Over: KEEN BRANCH

14.0 MI EAST OF US-301, Manatee, FL

Built 1973 Load: 51.7 t ADT: 4,300

Horse Creek Road

Fair

Over: Big Horse Creek

0.25Mi W of Rockhill Road, Okaloosa, FL

Built 2004 Load: 51.7 t ADT: 150

BEL LIDO DRIVE

Fair

Over: CANAL

200ft. W of A1A, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1952 Load: 51.7 t ADT: 500

I10 SR8

Fair

Over: Sandy Point

0.4mi West of CR191, Santa Rosa, FL

Built 1967 Load: 51.7 t ADT: 46,000

SR83

Fair

Over: Limestone Creek

0.1Mi S of Ala State Line, Walton, FL

Built 1997 Load: 51.7 t ADT: 2,500

Chat Holley Road

Fair

Over: Unnamed Branch

1.0Mi W of SR83 US331, Walton, FL

Built 2010 Load: 51.7 t ADT: 5,600

Chat Holley Road

Fair

Over: Unnamed Branch

2.9 Mi W of SR83 US331, Walton, FL

Built 2009 Load: 51.7 t ADT: 5,600

RANGE ROAD 212

Fair

Over: WATERING CREEK

1 MI NORTH OF RANGE ROAD, Walton, FL

Built 2020 Load: 51.7 t ADT: 50

SR-62

Fair

Over: GAMBLE CREEK

6.6 MI EAST OF US-301, Manatee, FL

Built 1973 Load: 51.8 t ADT: 4,300

US-301 (SR-200)

Fair

Over: YELLOW WATER BRANCH

1.2 MI. N. OF SR-26, Alachua, FL

Built 1965 Load: 51.9 t ADT: 14,500

I-95 (SR-9)

Fair

Over: BRANCH LITTLE CEDAR CRK.

0.2 MI N OF AIRPORT RD., Duval, FL

Built 1968 Load: 51.9 t ADT: 90,000

US-441

Fair

Over: Canal

.1 miles W. of CR-44, Lake, FL

Built 2007 Load: 51.9 t ADT: 35,606

SR368, 23rd Street

Fair

Over: Posten Bayou

1.0 Mi. East of US98 SR30, Bay, FL

Built 1989 Load: 52.1 t ADT: 25,000

21ST AVENUE WEST

Fair

Over: WARES CREEK

0.2MILE WEST OF BUS US-41, Manatee, FL

Built 1963 Load: 52.1 t ADT: 6,000

N YORKSHIRE ST

Fair

Over: BETHLEHEM WATERWAY

200 FT E OF WHIP TREE CIR, Sarasota, FL

Built 1988 Load: 52.1 t ADT: 64

US-301 (SR-200)

Fair

Over: LOCHLOOSA SLOUGH

7.7 MI. S. OF SR-20, Alachua, FL

Built 1964 Load: 52.3 t ADT: 15,100

MOCCASIN CREEK CIR

Fair

Over: MOCCASIN CREEK

0.1 MI E OF CR 127, Baker, FL

Built 2000 Load: 52.3 t ADT: 51

I-95

Fair

Over: St. Joe Canal

5.8 Mi. North of SR-100, Flagler, FL

Built 1965 Load: 52.3 t ADT: 89,303

CREWSVILLE ROAD

Fair

Over: OAK CREEK

3 MI SW OF SR-66, Hardee, FL

Built 1990 Load: 52.3 t ADT: 400

US-41 (SR-45)

Fair

Over: ARCHIE CREEK

3.3MI SOUTH OF SR-676, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1943 Load: 52.3 t ADT: 32,500

US27/301/441

Fair

Over: SCLRR

US-441 over SCLRR, Marion, FL

Built 1951 Load: 52.3 t ADT: 29,000

NE148th Terrace Rd

Fair

Over: Mill Creek

2.2 miles North of CR-316, Marion, FL

Built 1940 Load: 52.3 t ADT: 414

Verona Ave.

Fair

Over: Golden Beach Canal

0.1 Mi. W of GoldenBch Dr, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 2005 Load: 52.3 t ADT: 230

Showing 7,001-7,050 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.