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-64

Good

Over: WARES CREEK

0.3MI. WEST OF BUS US-41, Manatee, FL

Built 1959 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 45,500

CR-523

Good

Over: Tpk Drainage Ditch North

3.8 Miles South of SR-91, Osceola, FL

Built 1968 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 7,200

WORLD DRIVE

Good

Over: ROAD A

REEDY CREEK IMP. DISTRICT, Osceola, FL

Built 1997 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 4,800

SR-13

Good

Over: CUNNINGHAM CREEK

FRUIT COVE,2.3 MI.S.DUVAL, St. Johns, FL

Built 2003 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 27,113

CR-404(Pineda Cwy)

Good

Over: FEC Railway

0.3mi. W/O US-1, Brevard, FL

Built 2020 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 52,500

SR-91 TPK 61.328

Good

Over: Mid-river Canal C-13

0.6 mi. N of SR-816, Broward, FL

Built 1956 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 142,000

GILLOT BLVD.

Good

Over: EARLY WATERWAY

30FT W OF SR-776, Charlotte, FL

Built 2000 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 1,450

MOODY ROAD

Good

Over: HANCOCK CREEK CANAL

0.1MI N/O HANCOCK BR PKWY, Lee, FL

Built 1996 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 3,286

US-19 (SR-55)

Good

Over: BULLFROG CREEK

9.9 MI. S. OF SR-24, Levy, FL

Built 1971 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 4,100

MURPHY RD

Good

Over: BESSEY CREEK

0.4MI NW OF HIGH MEADOW, Martin, FL

Built 1983 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 7,161

SR-973 (SW 87 Ave)

Good

Over: SNAPPER CREEK CANAL C-2

SW 87 Ave. and SW 84 St., Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1957 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 24,500

Atlantic Avenue

Good

Over: Ocean Canal

80 ft. W/O A1A, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1993 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 100

South Studio Dr

Good

Over: Canal

Hollywood Studio Entrance, Orange, FL

Built 1989 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 151

US-27 (SR-25)

Good

Over: BOLLES CANAL (L-21)

US-27 OVER BOLLES CANAL, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1989 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 9,300

US-19 (SR-55)

Good

Over: PITHLACHASCOTEE RIVER

3.7MILES NORTH OF CR 54, Pasco, FL

Built 1970 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 58,500

SR-580

Good

Over: MOCCASIN BRANCH

1.2MI W OF INT W TAMPA RD, Pinellas, FL

Built 1997 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 33,500

BAYVIEW DRIVE

Good

Over: EXOTIC CREEK

1MI SW OF INDIAN ROCKS R, Pinellas, FL

Built 1992 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 1,500

SAVAGE BLVD.

Good

Over: CANAL E-8

1.6MI N OF GATLIN BLVD., St. Lucie, FL

Built 1984 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 500

PAAR DR

Good

Over: CANAL C-73

0.4MI W OF PORT ST LUCIE, St. Lucie, FL

Built 1984 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 1,200

GETTYSBURG DR

Good

Over: CANAL E-114

0.9MI S OF PAAR DRIVE, St. Lucie, FL

Built 1984 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 115

US-301 (SR-200)

Good

Over: ALLIGATOR CREEK

.5 mi. S of SR-100, Bradford, FL

Built 2021 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 10,700

I-75 Express Lanes

Good

Over: C-11 Canal

0.6 mile N of Griffin Rd, Broward, FL

Built 2016 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 4,400

Flamingo Rd. NB

Good

Over: C-9 (Snake Creek Canal)

1.0 Mi S of Miramar Pkwy, Broward, FL

Built 2006 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 19,300

NW 65TH AVE

Good

Over: C-12 CANAL

ADJ TO WEST SUNRISE BLVD, Broward, FL

Built 1978 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 10,400

SR69

Good

Over: Stafford Creek

3.3MI N of SR71, Calhoun, FL

Built 2014 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 1,936

SR-29

Good

Over: Canal 019

150FT S OF CR-29A, Collier, FL

Built 1965 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 8,900

CR 858(OILWELLRD)

Good

Over: CAMP KEAIS STRAND

8.2 MI. W/O SR 29, Collier, FL

Built 2012 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 24,170

I-75 NB (SR-93)

Good

Over: NC RR

1.9 MI. N OF US-90, Columbia, FL

Built 1962 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 24,472

I-75 SB (SR-93)

Good

Over: NC RR

1.9 MI. N OF US-90, Columbia, FL

Built 1962 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 24,472

FALLING CREEK-BRID

Good

Over: FALLING CREEK

NATIONAL FOREST, Columbia, FL

Built 2004 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 15

ROBINSON BRANCH-BR

Good

Over: ROBINSON BRANCH

NATIONAL FOREST, Columbia, FL

Built 2004 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 10

I-95 NB (SR-9)

Good

Over: SCLRR

I-95 NB / SCLRR, Duval, FL

Built 1959 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 57,500

SR-202 EB (JTB)

Good

Over: CUT CREEK BRANCH

1.7 MI. W. OF SR-A1A, Duval, FL

Built 1988 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 32,250

SR-13 ACOSTA LEG D

Good

Over: PEDESTRIAN EVAC. ROUTE

SR-13 SB/PED. EVAC. ROUTE, Duval, FL

Built 1991 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 2,900

SR-105/SR-A1A

Good

Over: SIMPSON CREEK

SR-105 OVER SIMPSON CREEK, Duval, FL

Built 2022 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 5,000

DILLON ROAD

Good

Over: TRIB. TO BRANDY BRANCH

1.15 MI NORTH OF CR 119, Duval, FL

Built 2016 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 51

SR291

Good

Over: Carpenter Creek

1.5 MI South of I10, Escambia, FL

Built 2002 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 33,500

Bellview Avenue

Good

Over: Turner's Creek

0.26 Mi E of Mobile Hwy, Escambia, FL

Built 2013 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 3,200

Rocky Branch Rd

Good

Over: Rocky Branch

0.2 Mi North of CR 184, Escambia, FL

Built 2012 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 100

US-1

Good

Over: Canal

US-1 in Bunnell, Flagler, FL

Built 1957 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 18,600

I10 SR8

Good

Over: Midway Branch

0.1mi. East of US90, Gadsden, FL

Built 1972 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 43,000

SR 589 VET NB 3.8

Good

Over: HENRY ST DITCH

0.3 MI N OF HILLSBRGH AVE, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1994 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 47,654

US-301

Good

Over: RIVERCREST DITCH

0.6MI S OF SYMMES RD., Hillsborough, FL

Built 2010 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 9,900

BIG BEND ROAD

Good

Over: BIG BEND DRAIN

0.9MI WEST OF US-41, Hillsborough, FL

Built 2020 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 4,000

SR10 US90

Good

Over: Camp Branch

1.9 miles East of SR79, Holmes, FL

Built 2014 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 5,900

57th Street

Good

Over: Lateral A Canal

At CR-615 (66th Ave.), Indian River, FL

Built 2011 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 1,000

SR73

Good

Over: Pelt Creek

2.1MI S. of CR278, Jackson, FL

Built 1942 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 3,000

Ramp O

Good

Over: Karst Area

SR-429 Ramp O over Karst, Lake, FL

Built 2015 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 4,500

BAYLINE DRIVE

Good

Over: POWELL CREEK BYPASS

AT OLD BRIDGE ROAD, Lee, FL

Built 1961 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 2,000

SR61 Monroe Street

Good

Over: Drainage Ditch

1.0 m.South of US90 SR10, Leon, FL

Built 1958 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 22,500

Showing 9,501-9,550 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.