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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

FORT GATES FERRY

Structurally Deficient

Over: ST. JOHNS RIVER

W BANK OF ST JOHNS RIVER, Putnam, FL

Built 1960 Load: 7.5 t ADT: 11

Tanner Lane

Structurally Deficient

Over: Fowler Branch

1.0 Mile N of CR160, Holmes, FL

Built 2022 Load: 8.5 t ADT: 10

Scott Road

Structurally Deficient

Over: Econfina Creek

3.0 Mi West US231/SR75, Bay, FL

Built 1957 Load: 10.0 t ADT: 66

Card Sound Road

Structurally Deficient

Over: Mosquito Creek

3.8 Miles N of CR905, Monroe, FL

Built 1969 Load: 10.4 t ADT: 3,182

Scotts Ferry Road

Structurally Deficient

Over: Bear Creek

1.8 Miles E of US231/SR75, Bay, FL

Built 1942 Load: 10.8 t ADT: 419

164TH STREET

Structurally Deficient

Over: LITTLE RIVER

0.65 MI EAST OF CR 49, Suwannee, FL

Built 1940 Load: 10.8 t ADT: 51

Double Bridge Road

Structurally Deficient

Over: Unnamed Branch

0.6 Mi West of CR 85, Walton, FL

Built 1990 Load: 10.9 t ADT: 50

SE COUNTY LINE RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: N Fork Loxahatchee River

2.5Mi W of US-1, Martin, FL

Built 1974 Load: 11.1 t ADT: 3,100

West Lake Drive

Structurally Deficient

Over: Stranahan River

150 ft. S of SE 14th St., Broward, FL

Built 1956 Load: 11.7 t ADT: 2,690

Williams Road

Structurally Deficient

Over: Alligator Creek

0.85 Mi West of Hwy 77, Washington, FL

Built 1979 Load: 11.8 t ADT: 50

RIVER AVENUE

Structurally Deficient

Over: CEMETERY RUN

0.2 MI E OF SR 51, Taylor, FL

Built 1987 Load: 12.1 t ADT: 51

Whitfield Road

Structurally Deficient

Over: Manning Creek

0.9 Mi West of Lewis Rd, Santa Rosa, FL

Built 1990 Load: 12.4 t ADT: 200

West Lake Drive

Structurally Deficient

Over: Stranahan River

150 ft. S of Mercedes Dr, Broward, FL

Built 1956 Load: 13.4 t ADT: 2,690

Gillman Road

Structurally Deficient

Over: Pine Log Creek

1.15 Mi West of SR81, Holmes, FL

Built 1969 Load: 13.6 t ADT: 55

MONKEY CREEK-Bridg

Structurally Deficient

Over: MONKEY CREEK

NATIONAL FOREST, Wakulla, FL

Built 1964 Load: 14.3 t ADT: 20

Four Mile Road

Structurally Deficient

Over: Four Mile Creek

0.4Mi W of E Bay Loop Rd, Walton, FL

Built 1994 Load: 14.5 t ADT: 101

SW 63rd CT

Structurally Deficient

Over: Twin Lake Canal

0.35 Mi. S/O SW 56th St, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1960 Load: 16.3 t

62ND AVE. SOUTH

Structurally Deficient

Over: MAXIMO CHANNEL

0.1 MI W OF LEELAND ST, Pinellas, FL

Built 1984 Load: 16.3 t ADT: 495

Prim Avenue

Structurally Deficient

Over: Holmes Creek

0.93 Miles West of SR 77, Jackson, FL

Built 1994 Load: 17.3 t ADT: 72

Card Sound Road

Structurally Deficient

Over: Tubbys Creek

3.1 Miles N of CR905, Monroe, FL

Built 1969 Load: 18.3 t ADT: 3,182

N HOLLAND TOWN RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: LAKE BRANCH

1 MI N OF CR-650, Hardee, FL

Built 1977 Load: 20.0 t ADT: 600

Poplar Head Ch Rd

Structurally Deficient

Over: Bone Creek

1.2Mi S of LighthouseCh R, Okaloosa, FL

Built 1985 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 50

NE123RD ST.

Structurally Deficient

Over: INTRACOASTAL W/WAY

0.8 MILE EAST OF US-1, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1951 Load: 25.5 t ADT: 21,000

Joe Thomas Road W

Structurally Deficient

Over: Harvey Creek

1.8 Miles South of SR 20, Leon, FL

Built 1948 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 66

Cane Creek Road

Structurally Deficient

Over: Cane Creek

1.87 Mi South of CR 274, Gadsden, FL

Built 1960 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 235

North Bear Crk Rd

Structurally Deficient

Over: Bear Creek

0.26 Mi East US 231/SR75, Bay, FL

Built 1974 Load: 29.9 t ADT: 170

Rice Machine Road

Structurally Deficient

Over: Rice Machine Branch

1.2 Mi W Malcolm Taylo Rd, Holmes, FL

Built 1994 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 60

Roping Road

Structurally Deficient

Over: Bee Branch

0.8 Miles North of SR 2, Holmes, FL

Built 2009 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 60

Adolph Whitaker Rd

Structurally Deficient

Over: Wrights Creek

0.49 Miles East of CR 177, Holmes, FL

Built 1971 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 66

Sea Ray Drive

Structurally Deficient

Over: Sykes Creek

1.9mi W of N Banana Ri Dr, Brevard, FL

Built 1991 Load: 35.6 t ADT: 1,202

CR 368

Structurally Deficient

Over: Ochlockonee River

3.1 Miles East of CR 67, Liberty, FL

Built 1984 Load: 38.0 t ADT: 250

Rymfire Dr

Structurally Deficient

Over: Rippling Waterway

0.9 MI N/O Royal Palm Pk, Flagler, FL

Built 1970 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 2,900

Burning Tree Road

Structurally Deficient

Over: Thompson Bayou

0.08 Mi E of Scenic Hills, Escambia, FL

Built 1960 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 500

CR 259

Structurally Deficient

Over: SCL Railroad

3.5 Mi West of US19/SR57, Jefferson, FL

Built 1977 Load: 42.6 t ADT: 1,600

CR 173

Structurally Deficient

Over: Gum Creek No. 2

0.5Mi N of Bess Nook Rd, Washington, FL

Built 1964 Load: 50.3 t ADT: 800

Palm Harbor Pkwy

Structurally Deficient

Over: Crandal Waterway

1.1 MI N/O Florida Park D, Flagler, FL

Built 1970 Load: 56.5 t ADT: 5,300

St Mary's Road

Structurally Deficient

Over: Little Dram Branch

0.1 Mi South of Clovis Rd, Washington, FL

Built 1993 Load: 60.1 t ADT: 100

Barineau Road

Structurally Deficient

Over: Willacoochee Creek

0.76 Miles West of CR 65, Gadsden, FL

Built 1996 Load: 65.3 t ADT: 220

CR 67

Structurally Deficient

Over: Womack Creek

12.0 Miles N of US98/SR30, Franklin, FL

Built 1960 Load: 99.9 t ADT: 1,600

RANGE ROAD 214

Structurally Deficient

Over: TITI CREEK

2.5 MILES SOUTH OF I-10, Okaloosa, FL

Built 1965 Load: 99.9 t ADT: 40

17TH ST N

Structurally Deficient

Over: BOOKER CREEK

0.1 Mile N of 1st Ave N, Pinellas, FL

Built 1953 Load: 99.9 t ADT: 380

CR 278

Structurally Deficient

Over: Unnamed Branch

0.25 Mi West of SR 77, Washington, FL

Built 1940 Load: 99.9 t ADT: 1,000

Showing 12,851-12,892 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.