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

SIX MI CYP PKWY WB

Good

Over: TEN MILE CANAL

1.0 MILE EAST OF US-41, Lee, FL

Built 1991 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 20,000

SR 528 EB 7.1

Good

Over: CFRC

7.0 MI EAST OF I-4, Orange, FL

Built 1973 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 49,650

JOHN CHESTNUT PK R

Good

Over: BROOKER CREEK

0.8 MI WEST OF CR-611, Pinellas, FL

Built 1977 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 200

US331 SR187

Good

Over: Staggers Creek

0.5Mi. S of Alabama Line, Walton, FL

Built 1966 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 5,159

Richland Ave

Good

Over: Sykes Creek

0.4 mile East of SR-3, Brevard, FL

Built 1975 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 1,227

TAFT ST

Good

Over: C-10 CANAL

0.1MI E OF NORTH 28TH AVE, Broward, FL

Built 1962 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 10,900

GATE HOUSE ROAD

Good

Over: CANAL

250FT W OF PINE ISLAND RD, Broward, FL

Built 1970 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 4,320

NE 4TH PLACE

Good

Over: VALENCIA CANAL

0.1MI S of DIPLOMAT PKWY, Lee, FL

Built 1970 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 300

Ives Dairy Rd

Good

Over: Snake Creek Canal C-9

0.1Mi East of N Miami Ave, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1972 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 40,500

NW 22nd Avenue

Good

Over: Opa Locka Canal

0.4 Mi N of NW 135th St., Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1964 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 19,900

Rosalind Avenue

Good

Over: Lake Lucerne

At SR 527 & Lucerne Circl, Orange, FL

Built 1991 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 19,500

INDIAN ROCKS RD.

Good

Over: MCKAY CREEK

1.8MI NORTH OF SR-688, Pinellas, FL

Built 1966 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 13,500

SR-713 (Kings Hwy)

Good

Over: F.P.F.W.C.D. Canal No. 1

.5mi So. of St Lucie Blvd, St. Lucie, FL

Built 1993 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 10,800

Lake Ashby Road

Good

Over: Lake Ashby Canal

200ft. East of SR-415, Volusia, FL

Built 1983 Load: 30.2 t ADT: 172

I-75 SB/SR-93

Good

Over: NUNYA CREEK

2.7 MI WEST OF SR-29, Collier, FL

Built 1965 Load: 30.3 t ADT: 14,261

N. BARFIELD DR.

Good

Over: FACTORY BAY

0.3MI WEST OF CR-951, Collier, FL

Built 2001 Load: 30.3 t ADT: 500

SE 8TH PLACE

Good

Over: TAYLOR CANAL

0.2MI S/O HANCOCK BR PKWY, Lee, FL

Built 1969 Load: 30.3 t ADT: 2,140

SR-24

Good

Over: OTTER CREEK

1.1 MI. W. OF SR-55, Levy, FL

Built 1971 Load: 30.3 t ADT: 1,400

SW 137th Ave.

Good

Over: Three Lakes Canal

0.4 Mile N of SW 184th St, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1989 Load: 30.3 t ADT: 19,034

VENICE DRIVE

Good

Over: SUBDIVISION CANAL

0.1MI S OF OLD BOYNTON, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1956 Load: 30.3 t ADT: 364

PALMETTO STREET

Good

Over: STEVENSON CREEK

0.9MI E OF FORT HARRISON, Pinellas, FL

Built 1993 Load: 30.3 t ADT: 4,000

SR-33

Good

Over: LAKE PARKER GIBSON CANAL

4.1MI N OF US-98/92, Polk, FL

Built 1936 Load: 30.3 t ADT: 12,500

NW 22ND STREET

Good

Over: HOGTOWN CREEK

0.2 MI S/O NW 16TH AVE, Alachua, FL

Built 1982 Load: 30.4 t ADT: 5,400

ST. PAUL DRIVE

Good

Over: STAUNTON WATERWAY

0.3MI N OF APPLETON BLVD., Charlotte, FL

Built 1975 Load: 30.4 t ADT: 110

I-295 NB (SR-9A)

Good

Over: CSXRR

1.7 MI. N. OF US-90, Duval, FL

Built 1976 Load: 30.4 t ADT: 39,644

Colechester Lane

Good

Over: College Waterway

0.4 Mi E of Palm Hbr Pkwy, Flagler, FL

Built 1974 Load: 30.4 t ADT: 128

Colorado Drive

Good

Over: College Waterway

0.2 Mi E of Palm Hrbr Pky, Flagler, FL

Built 1974 Load: 30.4 t ADT: 441

GOOSE POND RD.

Good

Over: HORSE CREEK DRAINAGE

3.9 MI. W OF CR-663, Hardee, FL

Built 2015 Load: 30.4 t ADT: 40

SAMVILLE ROAD

Good

Over: DAUGHTREY CREEK

0.5MI South of SR-78, Lee, FL

Built 1985 Load: 30.4 t ADT: 270

DANLEY DRIVE

Good

Over: CANAL L

0.1MI N OF BEACON MANOR, Lee, FL

Built 1982 Load: 30.4 t ADT: 5,600

EL DORADO BLVD.

Good

Over: SHADROE CANAL

0.3MI S/O EMBERS PKWY, Lee, FL

Built 1975 Load: 30.4 t ADT: 3,100

SR932 WB (870722)

Good

Over: SCL R/R

0.5M E OF NW 42 AVE, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1950 Load: 30.4 t ADT: 19,750

Central Fl Pkwy EB

Good

Over: Shingle Creek

0.6 Mi W of Jhn Young Pky, Orange, FL

Built 1989 Load: 30.4 t ADT: 23,500

Dean Road

Good

Over: Canal

0.1 Mi South of SR-408, Orange, FL

Built 1989 Load: 30.4 t ADT: 13,700

Hollywood Drive

Good

Over: L-402 Canal

0.5 mi. N of Osceola Pkwy, Orange, FL

Built 2018 Load: 30.4 t ADT: 2,001

SBI-95 to Hypoluxo

Good

Over: Hypoluxo Rd.

Hypoluxo Rd.-I95 intercha, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1975 Load: 30.4 t ADT: 15,500

I-295 SB (SR-9A)

Good

Over: CSXRR

1.7 MI. N. OF US-90, Duval, FL

Built 1976 Load: 30.5 t ADT: 39,644

Watson Blvd Old

Good

Over: Watson Cut

2 miles W of SR5 MM 30.5, Monroe, FL

Built 1960 Load: 30.5 t ADT: 2,060

16TH ST. N SB

Good

Over: CANAL 10

AT 77TH AVENUE NORTH, Pinellas, FL

Built 1978 Load: 30.5 t ADT: 16,500

SHADE AVENUE

Good

Over: BLOSSOM BROOK

0.1MI N OF WEBBER ST., Sarasota, FL

Built 1961 Load: 30.5 t ADT: 4,574

SOPCHOPPY RIVER-Br

Good

Over: SOPCHOPPY RIVER

NATIONAL FOREST, Wakulla, FL

Built 1965 Load: 30.5 t ADT: 20

CORONADO PKWY WB

Good

Over: CORONADO CANAL

0.2MI E OF SANTA BARBARA, Collier, FL

Built 1967 Load: 30.6 t ADT: 1,340

GATE PARKWAY

Good

Over: MAN MADE LAKE

0.3 MI E OF SR 115, Duval, FL

Built 1992 Load: 30.6 t ADT: 17,000

US-92 - SR-600

Good

Over: BAKER CANAL

1.3 MI E of KINGSWAY RD, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1930 Load: 30.6 t ADT: 11,300

US-92 - SR-600

Good

Over: PEMBERTON CREEK

1.4MI W/O BRANCH FORBESRD, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1930 Load: 30.6 t ADT: 9,200

US-92 - SR-600

Good

Over: SPARTMAN BRANCH

0.2MI EAST OF FORBES RD., Hillsborough, FL

Built 1930 Load: 30.6 t ADT: 12,500

SW 112th AVENUE

Good

Over: PRINCETON CANAL C-102

0.4Miles N of SW 268th St, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1965 Load: 30.6 t ADT: 11,850

Lake Pickett Road

Good

Over: Econlockhatchee River

1.6 mi NE of SR-50, Orange, FL

Built 1983 Load: 30.6 t ADT: 5,100

Lake Lotus Park Rd

Good

Over: Lake Lotus Creek

0.2Mi. N of Maitland Blvd, Seminole, FL

Built 1994 Load: 30.6 t ADT: 101

CHAMBERLAIN BLVD.

Good

Over: JUPITER WATERWAY

0.4MI W OF CORNELIUS BLVD, Charlotte, FL

Built 1970 Load: 30.7 t ADT: 1,300

Showing 8,351-8,400 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.