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-429 SB

Good

Over: Pond 2

3.3 Mi. South of SR-46, Orange, FL

Built 2017 Load: 35.6 t ADT: 5,200

SR-429 NB

Good

Over: Pond 2

2.6 Mi N of W Kelley Pk, Orange, FL

Built 2017 Load: 35.6 t ADT: 5,200

SR-429 SB

Good

Over: FGT Easement

3.2 Miles South of SR-46, Orange, FL

Built 2018 Load: 35.6 t ADT: 5,200

Partin Settlement

Good

Over: North Canal to Fish Lake

0.4 Miles W of US-192, Osceola, FL

Built 2016 Load: 35.6 t ADT: 10,100

US-98 (SR-80)

Good

Over: Canal - D

4 miles west of SR 7, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1990 Load: 35.6 t ADT: 54,000

8TH AVE NE

Good

Over: KILLARNEY LAKE CANAL

240YDS W OF HIGHLAND AVE, Pinellas, FL

Built 1978 Load: 35.6 t ADT: 110

7TH AVE NE

Good

Over: KILLARNEY LAKE CANAL

200YDS W of HIGHLAND AVE, Pinellas, FL

Built 1965 Load: 35.6 t ADT: 110

TREASURE ISLAND CW

Good

Over: BOCA CIEGA BAY WEST

0.4MI EAST OF GULF BLVD, Pinellas, FL

Built 2004 Load: 35.6 t ADT: 19,000

US-1 (SR-5)

Good

Over: SAN SEBASTIAN RIVER

IN ST. AUGUSTINE, St. Johns, FL

Built 2013 Load: 35.6 t ADT: 32,000

CR 13

Good

Over: RACY POINT CANAL

3.7 MI S OF CR 214, St. Johns, FL

Built 1978 Load: 35.6 t ADT: 1,900

Lawhon Mill Road

Good

Over: Unnamed Stream

3.96MI W of SR61 US319, Wakulla, FL

Built 2020 Load: 35.6 t ADT: 125

CR 2W

Good

Over: Overflow Drain

1.9Mi NE of US 331, Walton, FL

Built 2019 Load: 35.6 t ADT: 500

SR-951 SB COLLIER

Good

Over: BIG MARCO PASS

7.0 MI SOUTH OF US-41, Collier, FL

Built 2011 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 19,250

COASTAL VIEW DRIVE

Good

Over: BEAMER CANAL

1.3 MI S OF BEACH BLVD, Duval, FL

Built 2016 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 48

CR 99A

Good

Over: Freeman Springs Branch

3.29 Mi West of CR97A, Escambia, FL

Built 2018 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 100

ENT RD PMP STA 129

Good

Over: RIM CANAL

0.2MI SOUTH OF SR-78, Glades, FL

Built 1962 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 10

LAKE PORT LOCK RD

Good

Over: RIM CANAL

328YDS SOUTH OF CR-721, Glades, FL

Built 1962 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 20

ENT RD PMP STA 127

Good

Over: RIM CANAL

0.8MI SOUTH OF SR-78, Glades, FL

Built 1962 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 20

NESMITH RD.

Good

Over: HOWELL CREEK

0.4MI SOUTH OF ENGLISH RD, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1970 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 400

CR-39

Good

Over: LITTLE MANATEE RIVER

1.0MI SOUTH OF SR-674, Hillsborough, FL

Built 2006 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 9,600

SW 49th Ave. Extn

Good

Over: Trail

.6 Mi N of Marion Oaks T, Marion, FL

Built 2002 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 9,500

Fountainbl Blvd WB

Good

Over: Golf Cart Path

0.8Mile E of NW 107th Ave, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1970 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 9,109

Fountainbl Blvd EB

Good

Over: Golf Cart Path

0.8 Mile E of NW 107th Av, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1970 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 9,109

Ferry Road N. E.

Good

Over: Branch of Lake Earl

1.19 Mi North of US 98, Okaloosa, FL

Built 2004 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 1,500

NW 20TH ST. EB

Good

Over: LWDD E-4 (EL RIO) CANAL

0.5MI W of N DIXIE HWY, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1964 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 12,000

MILITARY TRAIL SB

Good

Over: LWDD L-38 CANAL

1MI N. of CLINT MOORE RD., Palm Beach, FL

Built 1986 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 36,000

MILITARY TRAIL NB

Good

Over: LWDD L-38 CANAL

1MI N OF CLINT MOORE RD, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1986 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 36,000

OLD PASCO ROAD

Good

Over: STEVE'S CANAL

1.5MI N OF SR-54, Pasco, FL

Built 2002 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 2,880

MAINTENANCE ROAD

Good

Over: LAKE SEMINOLE B. CNL

0.1MI N OF BRYAN DAIRY RD, Pinellas, FL

Built 1975 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 2

ROCKRIDGE ROAD

Good

Over: GATOR CREEK

0.7 MI EAST OF US-98, Polk, FL

Built 2013 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 6,800

MYRTLE STREET

Good

Over: CANAL 3-7

0.2MI W OF US-301, Sarasota, FL

Built 2010 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 6,400

SR 417 NB 38.5

Good

Over: PAVED MULTI-USE TRAIL

0.4 MI NORTH OF SR 426, Seminole, FL

Built 1994 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 31,250

RACE TRACK RD (EB)

Good

Over: DURBIN CREEK

0.8MI E OF ST. JOHNS PKWY, St. Johns, FL

Built 1999 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 18,900

CR-476

Good

Over: Gum Slough

2.2 mi E of Hernando Co., Sumter, FL

Built 1978 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 4,200

CR 356

Good

Over: WOODS CREEK

1.9 MI WEST OF US 19, Taylor, FL

Built 1950 Load: 35.7 t ADT: 850

US-90 (SR-10)

Good

Over: SUWANNEE RIVER

AT ELLAVILLE, Madison, FL

Built 1986 Load: 35.8 t ADT: 3,600

Skyview Drive

Good

Over: Skyview Creek

0.2mi S. of US-441/US-17, Orange, FL

Built 2003 Load: 35.8 t ADT: 2,108

6 Ave S to NB I-95

Good

Over: Lake Worth Util Outfall

0.38 mi. S of SR-802, Palm Beach, FL

Built 2007 Load: 35.8 t ADT: 10,500

CR 208

Good

Over: SIX MILE CREEK

6 MI WEST OF I-95, St. Johns, FL

Built 2010 Load: 35.8 t ADT: 300

SR-223 SB

Good

Over: ALLIGATOR CREEK

SR-223 OVER ALLIGATOR CRK, Bradford, FL

Built 2019 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 11,500

PINE ISLAND ROAD

Good

Over: C-11 S. NEW RIVER CANAL

ADJACENT TO GRIFFIN RD., Broward, FL

Built 1991 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 18,000

I-95 (SR-9)

Good

Over: Hillsboro Canal

0.6 Mi N of SR-810, Broward, FL

Built 2019 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 206,000

BACHMAN BLVD

Good

Over: DORCHESTER WATERWAY

0.3 MI E OF ATWATER ST, Charlotte, FL

Built 2012 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 3,100

Peachland Blvd.

Good

Over: Lion Heart Waterway

0.7MI W/O ATWATER ST, Charlotte, FL

Built 2017 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 10,200

CR 739NB HENLEY RD

Good

Over: JOHN BOY CREEK

1.15MI S OF CR 220, Clay, FL

Built 2013 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 11,000

CR739 SB HENLEY RD

Good

Over: JOHN BOY CREEK

1.15MI SOUTH OF CR 220, Clay, FL

Built 2012 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 11,000

SR-29

Good

Over: WILDLIFE CROSSING 1133

4.5MI N of I-75, Collier, FL

Built 2007 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 5,100

US-41

Good

Over: Canal 324

1.6 MI S/O SR-951, Collier, FL

Built 2015 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 21,000

18TH AVE. NE

Good

Over: GOLDEN GATE DRAIN CANAL

1 MI E OF EVERGLADES BLVD, Collier, FL

Built 1965 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 1,750

RANDALL BLVD.

Good

Over: GOLDEN GATE MAIN CANAL

1MI W OF EVERGLADES BLVD., Collier, FL

Built 1965 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 11,205

Showing 9,401-9,450 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.