State profile · Below median Poor share

Florida bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in Florida, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

12,892
Public bridges
38.8%
Good condition
2.8%
Poor condition

Data updated May 2026

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 whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4

-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 - Poor-condition 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 by Poor-condition share (lower share = better)

States are ranked by the share of bridges whose lowest applicable component rating is 4 or below. This describes recorded condition; it does not measure funding effectiveness or live crossing safety. States here sit immediately above and below Florida on the same metric.

UT

Utah

2.43% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$3,126

VT

Vermont

2.62% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$2,936
Selected

FL

Florida

2.75% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$12,892

VA

Virginia

3.03% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$14,122

AL

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 the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.

All Bridges in Florida

Robinson Road

Good

Over: Branch of Horsehead Cr N

1.74 Mi North of SR 85, Okaloosa, FL

Built 1997 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 100

Bends Creek

Good

Over: CR188 Airport Rd

2.8Mi E of SR85, Okaloosa, FL

Built 2023 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 7,000

SR-808 Glades Road

Good

Over: E-2 East Canal

Glades Rd. & West of TPK, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1989 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 43,500

SR-808 Glades Road

Good

Over: E-2 West Canal

Glades Rd. & Turnpike, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1989 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 49,000

SR-52

Good

Over: BUCKHORN CREEK

5.4MI E OF US-19, Pasco, FL

Built 1968 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 29,500

I-275 NB (US-19)

Good

Over: FRENCHMENS CREEK

0.3 MILE SOUTH OF SR-679, Pinellas, FL

Built 1987 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 32,608

Sellersville Road

Good

Over: Yellow Creek

3.5Mi West of Munson Hwy, Santa Rosa, FL

Built 2023 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 100

SHAMROCK DRIVE

Good

Over: ALLIGATOR CREEK

200FT W OF LEMON BAY DR., Sarasota, FL

Built 1994 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 2,500

OTTER CREEK ROAD

Good

Over: OTTER CREEK

OTTER CREEK, Wakulla, FL

Built 2000 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 1

CR 30A

Good

Over: Alligator Creek

1.67 Mi East of CR 83, Walton, FL

Built 2021 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 6,100

Shipyard Road

Good

Over: Lafayette Creek

0.45 Miles S. of CR 83A, Walton, FL

Built 2012 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 20

GALLAGHER RD.

Good

Over: BR. CAMPBELL CRK.

0.4MI N/O THONOTOSASSA RD, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1985 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 1,100

ARTHUR AVE

Good

Over: SPUR A CANAL

200FT E of COLORADO RD, Lee, FL

Built 1960 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 420

RICHMOND AVENUE

Good

Over: ABLE CANAL

0.4MI NORTH OF CR 884, Lee, FL

Built 1964 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 2,000

BELL BLVD.

Good

Over: NINE MILE CANAL

0.25 MI S of CR-884, Lee, FL

Built 1964 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 2,880

Cooper Creek Blvd

Good

Over: Cooper Creek

0.6 Mile N of Univ. Pkwy, Manatee, FL

Built 2000 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 101

SW 320th Street

Good

Over: CANAL C-103-S

1 Mile E of US-1, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1966 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 6,100

Woodcrest Blvd

Good

Over: Mill Slough Canal

0.2 mi E of Michigan Ave, Osceola, FL

Built 1989 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 6,100

LANTANA RD.CR-812

Good

Over: E-1 CANAL

ADJACENT TO US-441, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1997 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 11,011

OLD ROOSEVELT BLVD

Good

Over: SKEETER CANAL

AT 34TH STREET WEST, Pinellas, FL

Built 2005 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 1,500

BEE RIDGE ROAD

Good

Over: LATERAL AD CANAL

1.6 MI EAST OF I-75, Sarasota, FL

Built 1999 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 11,400

TROPICAIRE BLVD

Good

Over: CREIGHTON CANAL

2.5 MI E OF SUMTER BLVD, Sarasota, FL

Built 1997 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 5,300

SR-230

Good

Over: WALKER CREEK

2 MI. E. OF STARKE, Bradford, FL

Built 1941 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 2,100

TPK SB GRIF 53.95

Good

Over: S NEW RIVER CANAL C-11

50ft. WEST OF TURNPIKE, Broward, FL

Built 1989 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 8,000

MISSISSIPPI AVE.

Good

Over: SALTWATER CANAL

0.4MI EAST OF CR-775, Charlotte, FL

Built 1992 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 347

I-75 SB

Good

Over: WILDLIFE CROSSING NO.15

4.1MI E OF SR-29 (MM76), Collier, FL

Built 1991 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 13,750

I-75 SB

Good

Over: WILDLIFE CROSSING NO 19

7.1MI E OF SR-29 (MM73), Collier, FL

Built 1990 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 13,750

SR-13 ACOSTA LEG J

Good

Over: CSXRR

SR-13 SB FROM RIVERSIDE, Duval, FL

Built 1991 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 6,100

AIRGLADES BLVD.

Good

Over: CESSNA CANAL

At US-27/SR-80, Hendry, FL

Built 1975 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 540

CR-17

Good

Over: JOSEPHINE CREEK

3.8MI SOUTH OF US-98, Highlands, FL

Built 1982 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 550

CR765-BURNT STORE

Good

Over: GATOR SLOUGH CANAL

4.0 MI N OF SR-78, Lee, FL

Built 1972 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 8,400

White Eagle Blvd

Good

Over: Mill Creek

0.15 Mi South of SR 64, Manatee, FL

Built 2016 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 3,500

54th Ave North

Good

Over: N/A

128FT East of 4th St N, Pinellas, FL

Built 1979 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 22,500

SR91 NB TPK 158.6

Good

Over: CANAL L-20

2.5 MI NORTH OF CR-68, St. Lucie, FL

Built 1963 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 18,350

Unnamed Road

Good

Over: Unnamed Branch

0.12 Mi S of Morrison Rd, Walton, FL

Built 2008 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 50

OAKES BLVD

Good

Over: COCOHATCHEE CANAL

0.5 MI EAST OF I 75, Collier, FL

Built 1994 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 1,500

CR 340

Good

Over: COW CREEK

2 MILES WEST OF SR 47, Gilchrist, FL

Built 2000 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 1,600

SR-64

Good

Over: PEACE RIVER

0.6 MI W OF US-17, Hardee, FL

Built 1956 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 6,100

CR-48

Good

Over: Apopka-Beauclaire Canal

3.5 Mi E of CR-561, Lake, FL

Built 1968 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 5,700

SR821 SB HEFT 8.1

Good

Over: CANAL C-102-N

4.6 MILES SOUTH OF US-1, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1973 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 53,150

SR821 NB HEFT 8.1

Good

Over: CANAL C-102-N

4.6 MILES SOUTH OF US-1, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1973 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 53,150

US-441

Good

Over: Bass Slough

3.4 Mi East of US-92, Osceola, FL

Built 1965 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 31,500

NB I-95 (SR-9)

Good

Over: Ten Mile Creek

.5 miles South of SR-70, St. Lucie, FL

Built 1982 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 36,906

US-221 (SR-55)

Good

Over: SPRING CREEK

0.1 MI. N. OF SR-20, Taylor, FL

Built 1955 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 8,700

DEWITT STREET

Good

Over: HAVERHILL WATERWAY

0.2MI N OF MIDWAY BLVD, Charlotte, FL

Built 1968 Load: 32.2 t ADT: 2,140

SLATER ROAD

Good

Over: BRANCH OF DAUGHTREY CRK

2.1MI North of CR-78, Lee, FL

Built 1980 Load: 32.2 t ADT: 6,549

US-301

Good

Over: MANAVISTA CREEK

1.8 MI E OF US-41/US-19, Manatee, FL

Built 1945 Load: 32.2 t ADT: 36,500

NW 52nd Avenue

Good

Over: Carol City Canal

0.25Mi N of NW 173rd St, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1957 Load: 32.2 t ADT: 1,485

SR 589 SB SCP 25.8

Good

Over: FIVE MILE CREEK

2.6MI SOUTH OF SR 52, Pasco, FL

Built 2000 Load: 32.2 t ADT: 19,350

SR 589 SCP SB 26.9

Good

Over: PITHLACHASCOTEE RIVER

1.5 MI SOUTH OF SR 52, Pasco, FL

Built 2000 Load: 32.2 t ADT: 19,350

Showing 8,551-8,600 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.

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