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

CR-846

Good

Over: DEERFENCE CANAL

9.0MI E of COLLIER CR-858, Hendry, FL

Built 1988 Load: 48.4 t ADT: 600

LINEBAUGH AVE WB

Good

Over: ROCKY CREEK

1 MILE WEST OF SR-589, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1999 Load: 48.4 t ADT: 12,500

Reddick Mill Rd.

Good

Over: Jackson Branch

0.10 Mi N of Budfield Rd, Holmes, FL

Built 2017 Load: 48.4 t ADT: 60

US-41 (SR-45)

Good

Over: CEDAR HAMMOCK CANAL

984 FT S OF SR-684, Manatee, FL

Built 1959 Load: 48.4 t ADT: 44,500

SR189 Beal Parkway

Good

Over: Five Mile Bayou

3.1 Miles N. of US98 SR30, Okaloosa, FL

Built 2014 Load: 48.4 t ADT: 52,000

US-98 (SR-700)

Good

Over: KISSIMMEE RIVER RELIEF

24.5 MI EAST OF US-27, Okeechobee, FL

Built 2003 Load: 48.4 t ADT: 3,900

SR-56

Good

Over: Drainage Ditch (S-20AB)

0.7 MI E/O MORRIS BRIDGE, Pasco, FL

Built 2019 Load: 48.4 t ADT: 9,500

N SUNLAKE BLVD

Good

Over: WETLAND L36

3.5 MI S/O SR 52, Pasco, FL

Built 2022 Load: 48.4 t ADT: 1,000

UNION STREET

Good

Over: BRANCH OF STEVENS CR

0.3 MI W OF PATRICIA AVE, Pinellas, FL

Built 1965 Load: 48.4 t ADT: 1,550

W.C. Currington Rd

Good

Over: White Creek

0.25Mi S of McHenry Rd, Walton, FL

Built 2003 Load: 48.4 t ADT: 75

US-192 WB

Good

Over: Sawgrass Creek

US-192 WB - Sawgrass Cr., Brevard, FL

Built 2004 Load: 48.5 t ADT: 5,150

US-41 (SR-45)

Good

Over: PHILLIPPI BAYOU

1.0MI NORTH of SR-72, Sarasota, FL

Built 1995 Load: 48.5 t ADT: 39,500

I-10 (SR-8)

Good

Over: CYPRESS BRANCH

0.5MI. W OF EB REST AREA, Baker, FL

Built 1962 Load: 48.6 t ADT: 25,243

US-41 (SR-45)

Good

Over: ELKHAM WATERWAY

0.2 MI. S OF HARBOR BLVD., Charlotte, FL

Built 1966 Load: 48.6 t ADT: 44,500

SAN CASA DRIVE

Good

Over: OYSTER CREEK

0.5MI SOUTH OF SR-776, Charlotte, FL

Built 1980 Load: 48.6 t ADT: 5,800

OLD TALLEYRAND AVE

Good

Over: DEER CREEK

200FT S OF TALLEYRAND A, Duval, FL

Built 1986 Load: 48.6 t ADT: 150

MONCRIEF-DINSMORE

Good

Over: NINE MILE CREEK

0.2 MI N OF GILCHRIST RD, Duval, FL

Built 2019 Load: 48.6 t ADT: 31

SR-80 WB

Good

Over: C-1 CANAL

7.1 MI E/O SR-29, Hendry, FL

Built 2013 Load: 48.6 t ADT: 7,250

BENJAMIN RD.

Good

Over: SWEETWATER CREEK

0.3MI N OF SLIGH AVE., Hillsborough, FL

Built 2010 Load: 48.6 t ADT: 18,500

US-27 SB

Good

Over: Palatlakaha Creek

US-27 SB - Palatlakaha Cr, Lake, FL

Built 2006 Load: 48.6 t ADT: 14,750

S.R. 5

Good

Over: OLETA RIVER

US-1 and NE 176 St., Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1998 Load: 48.6 t ADT: 62,000

Sub Sec. US1 Bus L

Good

Over: CANAL C-100

SW 158 St. Bus Way/US1, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1995 Load: 48.6 t ADT: 1,500

US-1 (SR 5)

Good

Over: WHALE HARBOR

ISLAMORADA KEY (MM 83.8), Monroe, FL

Built 1951 Load: 48.6 t ADT: 20,700

Indian Ford Road

Good

Over: Snowden Creek

3.59 Mi East of CR 191, Santa Rosa, FL

Built 2014 Load: 48.6 t ADT: 100

I-75 SB

Good

Over: TAMPA BYPASS CANAL

1.9MI NORTH OF I-4, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1984 Load: 48.7 t ADT: 78,250

I-75 (SR 93A) NB

Good

Over: TAMPA BYPASS CANAL

1.9MI NORTH OF I-4, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1985 Load: 48.7 t ADT: 78,250

SR-715

Good

Over: Hillsboro (L-14) Canal

Belle Glade 1Mi W SR-80, Palm Beach, FL

Built 2000 Load: 48.7 t ADT: 10,900

SR-5A

Good

Over: Nova Canal

SR-5A over Nova Canal, Volusia, FL

Built 1998 Load: 48.7 t ADT: 9,000

NE 62ND ST.

Good

Over: S. FORK CYPRESS WTRWY.

400ft. E of Dixie Hwy, Broward, FL

Built 1998 Load: 48.8 t ADT: 25,367

PINE LEVEL ST

Good

Over: BUZZARD ROOST BRANCH

0.3MI W OF NW FLORIDA AVE, DeSoto, FL

Built 2001 Load: 48.8 t ADT: 101

SR-100

Good

Over: Big Cypress Swamp

SR-100-Big Cypress Swamp, Flagler, FL

Built 2002 Load: 48.8 t ADT: 9,700

Wellington Drive

Good

Over: Wynfield Waterway

0.6 mi N of Pine Lake Pky, Flagler, FL

Built 1976 Load: 48.8 t ADT: 934

Linton Blvd.

Good

Over: LWDD E-4 Canal

0.5 Mile West of I-95, Palm Beach, FL

Built 2003 Load: 48.8 t ADT: 34,000

TOWN CNTR PKWY EB

Good

Over: MILL DAM BRANCH

0.4 MI W OF ST JOHNS BLF, Duval, FL

Built 2004 Load: 48.9 t ADT: 42,500

SR12

Good

Over: Mule Creek

9.0 Miles N. of Bristol, Liberty, FL

Built 1978 Load: 48.9 t ADT: 3,850

US-1 SB (SR-15)

Good

Over: CUSHING CREEK

2.8 MI. N. OF DUVAL CO., Nassau, FL

Built 1998 Load: 48.9 t ADT: 8,050

US-1 NB (SR-15)

Good

Over: CUSHING CREEK

2.8 MI. N. OF DUVAL CO., Nassau, FL

Built 1998 Load: 48.9 t ADT: 8,050

US-1 SB (SR-15)

Good

Over: LITTLE MILLS CREEK

0.8 MILE N. OF US-301, Nassau, FL

Built 1998 Load: 48.9 t ADT: 7,850

US-1 NB (SR-15)

Good

Over: LITTLE MILLS CREEK

0.8 MILE N. OF US-301, Nassau, FL

Built 1998 Load: 48.9 t ADT: 7,850

SR-78

Good

Over: LEMKIN CREEK

1.6MI W OF US-98/441, Okeechobee, FL

Built 1995 Load: 48.9 t ADT: 7,500

SR-20 E.B.

Good

Over: RICE CREEK

7.2 MI. E. OF INTERLACHEN, Putnam, FL

Built 2000 Load: 48.9 t ADT: 5,982

SB US-27 (SR-25)

Good

Over: Canal S-11-B

4 Miles North of I-75, Broward, FL

Built 1980 Load: 49.0 t ADT: 5,300

SB US-27 (SR-25)

Good

Over: Canal S-11C

5.8 miles north of I-75, Broward, FL

Built 1979 Load: 49.0 t ADT: 5,300

J.P. HALL BLVD

Good

Over: REYNOLDS CREEK

0.3 MI SOUTH OF US 17, Clay, FL

Built 1988 Load: 49.0 t ADT: 501

SR 23 SB RAMP

Good

Over: NORMANDY DRAIN

SB RAMP TO SR 228 43.0, Duval, FL

Built 2018 Load: 49.0 t ADT: 500

RAMONA BLVD

Good

Over: CEDAR CREEK

0.1MI W OF LANE AVE CR103, Duval, FL

Built 1999 Load: 49.0 t ADT: 201

SR-80 EB

Good

Over: HILLIARD CANAL

5.9MI W/O US-27, Hendry, FL

Built 2020 Load: 49.0 t ADT: 7,250

I-75 NB (SR-93A)

Good

Over: CSX RR

0.6MI NORTH OF SR-60, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1983 Load: 49.0 t ADT: 71,750

CR587 GUNN HWY WB

Good

Over: BRUSHY CREEK

0.8 MI EAST OF SR 589, Hillsborough, FL

Built 1998 Load: 49.0 t ADT: 26,000

61ST / PECAN GROVE

Good

Over: LATERAL A CANAL

25Ft East of 66th Avenue, Indian River, FL

Built 2023 Load: 49.0 t ADT: 101

Showing 11,551-11,600 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 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.