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-13 ACOSTA LEG C

Good

Over: VACANT LOT

SR-13 SB TO PRUDENTIAL DR, Duval, FL

Built 1991 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 6,100

SR-100

Good

Over: PALMETTO BRANCH

0.2 MI. W. OF CARRAWAY, Putnam, FL

Built 1955 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 7,800

SAN MATEO DRIVE

Good

Over: COCOPLUM WATERWAY

160FT NOF HILLSBOROUGH BL, Sarasota, FL

Built 1970 Load: 23.5 t ADT: 2,800

US-41 (SR-45)

Good

Over: DRAINAGE CANAL 044

10.2MI SE OF SR-951, Collier, FL

Built 1955 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 3,000

CR-15

Good

Over: Canal

20ft. North of CR-302, Flagler, FL

Built 1999 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 102

MCGREGOR BLVD.

Good

Over: MCGREGOR GROVE CREEK

0.5MI NORTH OF CR-884, Lee, FL

Built 1951 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 15,700

McGREGOR BLVD

Good

Over: COUNTRY CLUB CANAL

1MI N OF CR-884, Lee, FL

Built 1951 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 20,900

MARGINAL RD

Good

Over: LWDD L-5 CANAL

0.3MI S OF PIONEER RD, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1955 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 1,500

MILITARY TRAIL SB

Good

Over: L-30 CANAL

0.9MI N OF LAKE IDA ROAD, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1990 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 33,000

MILITARY TRAIL NB

Good

Over: L-30 CANAL

0.9 MI N OF LAKE IDA ROAD, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1990 Load: 23.6 t ADT: 33,000

US-41 (SR-90)

Good

Over: Canal 059

8.3MI WEST OF SR-29, Collier, FL

Built 1954 Load: 23.7 t ADT: 3,000

US-41 (SR-90)

Good

Over: Canal 061

7.5MI WEST OF SR-29, Collier, FL

Built 1952 Load: 23.7 t ADT: 3,200

US-41 (SR-90)

Good

Over: Canal 065

6MI WEST OF SR-29, Collier, FL

Built 1952 Load: 23.7 t ADT: 3,200

US-41 (SR-90)

Good

Over: Canal 066

5.4MI WEST of SR-29, Collier, FL

Built 1952 Load: 23.7 t ADT: 3,200

US-41 (SR-90)

Good

Over: Canal 068

4.1MI W OF SR-29, Collier, FL

Built 1952 Load: 23.7 t ADT: 3,200

US-41 (SR-90)

Good

Over: Canal 069

4MI West of SR-29, Collier, FL

Built 1952 Load: 23.7 t ADT: 3,200

US-41 (SR-90)

Good

Over: Canal 072

2.8MI WEST OF SR-29, Collier, FL

Built 1952 Load: 23.7 t ADT: 3,200

US-41 (SR-90)

Good

Over: Canal 073

1.8 MILE W OF SR-29, Collier, FL

Built 1952 Load: 23.7 t ADT: 3,200

US-41 (SR-90)

Good

Over: Canal 074

0.8 MILE WEST OF SR-29, Collier, FL

Built 1952 Load: 23.7 t ADT: 3,200

US 41 (SR 90)

Good

Over: Canal 075

0.5 MILE WEST OF SR-29, Collier, FL

Built 1952 Load: 23.7 t ADT: 3,200

SANIBEL-CAPTIVA RD

Good

Over: CLAM-DINKINS BAYOU

0.5MI W OF WULFERT RD., Lee, FL

Built 2008 Load: 23.7 t ADT: 5,760

36TH STREET

Good

Over: CARVER CANAL

650FT E OF AUSTRALIAN AVE, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1959 Load: 23.7 t ADT: 4,700

W. PIPKIN ROAD

Good

Over: POLEY CREEK

2.5 MI WEST OF SR-37, Polk, FL

Built 1975 Load: 23.7 t ADT: 13,500

US-41 (SR-90)

Good

Over: Canal 076

525FT E OF SR-29, Collier, FL

Built 1954 Load: 23.9 t ADT: 3,400

EAST TERRY STREET

Good

Over: LEITNER CREEK

0.5MI E OF OLD US-41, Lee, FL

Built 1993 Load: 23.9 t ADT: 10,100

63 St.

Good

Over: Indian Creek Canal

500 ft W of SR-A1A, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1953 Load: 23.9 t ADT: 37,500

SE 4th Avenue

Good

Over: Miami Canal

30Ft. S of Okeechobee Rd., Miami-Dade, FL

Built 2003 Load: 23.9 t ADT: 24,090

SR-482

Good

Over: CSXRR

SR-482 over CSXRR, Orange, FL

Built 1989 Load: 23.9 t ADT: 40,000

16TH ST NORTH

Good

Over: CANAL 12

AT 77TH AVE NORTH, Pinellas, FL

Built 1978 Load: 23.9 t ADT: 1,900

WESTOVER STREET

Good

Over: TIMMY'S DITCH

200FT S OF CAROLYN DR, Polk, FL

Built 1994 Load: 23.9 t ADT: 350

Trailwood Drive

Good

Over: Cambridge Canal

0.25Mi S/O Wiltshire Blvd, Volusia, FL

Built 2013 Load: 23.9 t ADT: 200

L.E. HARVEY ROAD

Good

Over: OAK BRANCH

0.9 MI SOUTH OF CR 130, Baker, FL

Built 2002 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 101

I-75/SR-93 NB

Good

Over: PENNINGTON CAMP WC X 4

5.4 MI WEST OF SR-29, Collier, FL

Built 1989 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 14,261

I-75 SB (SR-93)

Good

Over: WILDLIFE CROSSING NO-7

3.6 MI WEST OF SR-29, Collier, FL

Built 1989 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 14,261

I-75 NB (SR-93)

Good

Over: WILDLIFE CROSSING NO-7

3.6 MI WEST OF SR-29, Collier, FL

Built 1989 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 14,261

I-75 SB (SR-93)

Good

Over: WILDLIFE CROSSING NO-8

3.2 MI WEST OF SR-29, Collier, FL

Built 1989 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 14,261

I-75 NB (SR-93)

Good

Over: SLOANS CROSSING WC-10

2.2MI W OF SR-29, Collier, FL

Built 1989 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 14,261

I-75 NB (SR-93)

Good

Over: SHANNAS CROSSING WC 12

1MI W OF SR-29, Collier, FL

Built 1989 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 14,261

SHELDON ROAD NB

Good

Over: ROCKY CREEK

0.2MI N OF HILLSBORO AVE, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1997 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 25,600

SHELDON ROAD SB

Good

Over: ROCKY CREEK

0.2MI N OF HILLSBORO AVE, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1997 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 25,600

Indiantown Road

Good

Over: Jupiter Creek

2.3 Mi. East of I-95, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1991 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 44,000

SR-699

Good

Over: BLIND PASS

1 MILE S OF CENTRAL AVE, Pinellas, FL

Built 1997 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 13,300

Mossy Head Schl Rd

Good

Over: Blackstone Creek

0.16 Mi North of US 90, Walton, FL

Built 2008 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 100

LYONS RD. NB

Good

Over: CYPRESS CREEK CANAL C-14

0.1MI S OF ATLANTIC BLVD, Broward, FL

Built 1985 Load: 24.1 t ADT: 32,956

SW 16TH STREET

Good

Over: 175 CANAL

500FT W OF SW 54TH AVE, Broward, FL

Built 1973 Load: 24.1 t ADT: 1,100

CR-621

Good

Over: MUCK DITCH

7.9MI E OF US-27, Highlands, FL

Built 1960 Load: 24.1 t ADT: 600

SE 26th TERRACE

Good

Over: SAN CARLOS CANAL

100FT E OF KAMAL PKWY, Lee, FL

Built 1969 Load: 24.1 t ADT: 2,100

LAKEWOOD RANCH BLD

Good

Over: DRAINAGE DITCH

0.3 MI N/O SR-70, Manatee, FL

Built 1998 Load: 24.1 t ADT: 31,608

Service Rd

Good

Over: Canal

Silver Springs State Park, Marion, FL

Built 1970 Load: 24.1 t ADT: 20

RIVER RANCH BLVD.

Good

Over: BUTTERMILK SLOUGH

1.8MI SOUTH OF SR-60, Polk, FL

Built 1968 Load: 24.1 t ADT: 669

Showing 7,751-7,800 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.