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

LAKELAND AVE

Good

Over: COCOHATCHEE CANAL

LAKELAND AVE. AT CR-846, Collier, FL

Built 2003 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 1,200

SR-51

Good

Over: SANDSPUR CREEK

1.4 MI. N. OF TAYLOR CO., Dixie, FL

Built 2010 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 550

SR-202 WB (JTB)

Good

Over: RYALS SWAMP

0.4 MI. E. OF KERNAN RD., Duval, FL

Built 1978 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 63,500

US29 SR95

Good

Over: Dry Creek

1.0 Miles S. of SR97, Escambia, FL

Built 1971 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 15,500

Royal Palms Pkwy

Good

Over: Lehigh Spur Canal

250ft. N of Town Cent Blv, Flagler, FL

Built 2008 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 7,700

US90 SR10

Good

Over: Hurricane Creek

4.6 miles east of SR12, Gadsden, FL

Built 2015 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 7,050

AIRPORT RD.

Good

Over: MAX BRANCH

0.4 MI NOF SR-64A, Hardee, FL

Built 1983 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 672

I-75 (SR-93) SB

Good

Over: COWHOUSE CREEK

0.3MI NORTH OF SR-582, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1984 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 64,500

CR580 SAM ALLEN RD

Good

Over: ITCHEPACKESASSA CRK

0.7MI EAST OF SR-39, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1978 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 4,300

27TH STREET

Good

Over: LATERAL E DRAIN CANAL

0.2 MILE WEST OF US-1, Indian River, FL

Built 1990 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 3,025

VETERANS WALK

Good

Over: RIOMAR BAY

INSIDE RIVERSIDE PARK, Indian River, FL

Built 2023 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 10

SR 46

Good

Over: Wildlife Crossing 2

2 Miles W/o Wekiva Rvr Rd, Lake, FL

Built 2019 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 27,500

SKYPLEX BLVD

Good

Over: ARTIFICIAL LAKE

300 FT S/O CR-876, Lee, FL

Built 2020 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 2,350

SR263

Good

Over: FG&A RR

0.5 miles North of SR20, Leon, FL

Built 2016 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 12,500

FORT HAMER ROAD

Good

Over: MANATEE RIVER

3.1MI S OF US-301, Manatee, FL

Built 2017 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 7,900

Blue Cove Drive

Good

Over: Blue Cove Run

0.2 mile East of Camp Dr., Marion, FL

Built 1965 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 159

SE ST LUCIE BLVD

Good

Over: WILLOUGHBY CREEK

1/2MI S of INDIAN ST., Martin, FL

Built 1980 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 3,111

I-95 NB TO SR91

Good

Over: CSX RR

GOLDEN GLADES INTERCHANGE, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1957 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 55,500

SR91 SB TPK 2.514

Good

Over: SNAKE CREEK CANAL C-9

0.3 MILES N OF NW 199 ST, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1987 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 52,450

SR 821 NB HEFT 18

Good

Over: C-100 CANAL

5.3 Miles North of US-1, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 2019 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 49,500

SR-90 (SW 8th St)

Good

Over: N/A

8.13 mi. W of SW 177 Ave, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 2018 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 5,900

Watson Blvd

Good

Over: Un-Named Channel

0.5Mi. N of Key Deer Blvd, Monroe, FL

Built 1965 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 2,060

US-441

Good

Over: Canal

150 ft. South of SR-91, Orange, FL

Built 1955 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 53,500

SR-482

Good

Over: Shingle Creek

SR-482 - Shingle Creek, Orange, FL

Built 2021 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 46,000

Sergeant Graham Dr

Good

Over: Ohio Street Outfall

0.2Mi S of US-192, Osceola, FL

Built 2002 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 1,000

CHERRY ROAD

Good

Over: E 3.5 AIRPORT CANAL

0.4 MILE EAST OF SR-809, Palm Beach, FL

Built 2011 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 4,320

SR-56

Good

Over: CLAY GULLY EAST BRANCH

3.1 MI EAST OF CR-581, Pasco, FL

Built 2009 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 35,500

Sandy Forest Road

Good

Over: Sweet Water # 1

1.06 Mi S of CR 191, Santa Rosa, FL

Built 2016 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 100

KNIGHTS TRAIL ROAD

Good

Over: THAO'S PASSING

4.3 MI NORTH OF LAUREL RD, Sarasota, FL

Built 1996 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 5,800

Lake Mills Rd

Good

Over: Mills Creek

0.3 Mile E of CR-419, Seminole, FL

Built 2009 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 4,100

Sheoah Boulevard

Good

Over: Sheoah Creek

1 mile North of SR-434, Seminole, FL

Built 1972 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 6,280

SR-13 NB

Good

Over: JULINGTON CREEK

SR-13 NB/ JULINGTON CREEK, St. Johns, FL

Built 1995 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 21,750

SR-A1A

Good

Over: Little Mud Creek

7 Miles North of SR-732, St. Lucie, FL

Built 2009 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 3,800

Bexley Trail

Good

Over: Sabal Trail Gas R/W

.58 Mi. SW of Meggison Dr, Sumter, FL

Built 2023 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 501

SR79

Good

Over: Holmes Creek

0.1 Miles N. of CR277, Washington, FL

Built 2011 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 3,500

SR79

Good

Over: Holmes Creek

0.1 Miles N. of CR277, Washington, FL

Built 2012 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 3,500

Gainer Road

Good

Over: Flat Creek

0.2 Mi South of CR276, Washington, FL

Built 2014 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 100

St. Johns Heritage

Good

Over: Platt Ranch Access Road

2.9 Miles South of US-192, Brevard, FL

Built 2016 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 5,200

SR-105 NB

Good

Over: SAN CARLOS CREEK

SR-105 NB/SAN CARLOS CRK., Duval, FL

Built 1994 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 10,750

JUNIPER CREEK-Brid

Good

Over: JUNIPER CREEK

NATIONAL FOREST, Liberty, FL

Built 1979 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 100

Vineland Rd

Good

Over: Shingle Creek

1.5 mi NE of Kirkman Road, Orange, FL

Built 1995 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 20,800

Buena Vista Dr. WB

Good

Over: Wetlands

CFTOD, Orange, FL

Built 1993 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 5,757

Buena Vista Dr. EB

Good

Over: Wetlands

Central FL Tourism Dist., Orange, FL

Built 1993 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 5,282

Pleasant Hill SB

Good

Over: Reedy Creek

0.3mi S of Poinciana Blvd, Osceola, FL

Built 1991 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 46,500

US-1 NB

Good

Over: Tomoka River

US-1 NB - Tomoka River, Volusia, FL

Built 2000 Load: 36.0 t ADT: 16,500

CR-858

Good

Over: BARRON RIVER CANAL

AT SR-29, Collier, FL

Built 2014 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 800

US-90 (SR-10)

Good

Over: BRANDY BRANCH

3.3 MI. E. OF US-301 N., Duval, FL

Built 2001 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 6,700

CR 295A

Good

Over: Jackson Creek

0.72Mi N of Barrancas Ave, Escambia, FL

Built 2022 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 5,400

SR159

Good

Over: FG&A RR

0.18 mile North of US 27, Gadsden, FL

Built 1998 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 2,600

US-41

Good

Over: KELLYS CANAL

540 FT S OF SR-884, Lee, FL

Built 1964 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 54,000

Showing 9,451-9,500 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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