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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

Walton Street

Fair

Over: Unnamed Branch

0.15Mi W of Steel Fld Rd, Walton, FL

Built 2003 Load: 10.8 t ADT: 25

Canning Drive

Fair

Over: Cochran Slough

0.7 Miles South of CR22, Gulf, FL

Built 1993 Load: 10.9 t ADT: 55

Main Street

Fair

Over: Unnamed Branch

0.48 Miles West of SR 81, Holmes, FL

Built 1987 Load: 10.9 t ADT: 22

Devine Farm Rd

Fair

Over: Branch of 11 Mile Creek

0.6 Mi West of CR 97, Escambia, FL

Built 1962 Load: 11.3 t ADT: 125

Wallington Drive

Fair

Over: LW-9 Canal

0.1 Mi W of Courtney St, Orange, FL

Built 1961 Load: 11.4 t ADT: 268

TRI-PAR AVE

Fair

Over: CANAL MAIN 3

0.4MI W of US-301, Sarasota, FL

Built 1961 Load: 11.4 t ADT: 1,200

SW 11 AVENUE

Fair

Over: N FORK NEW RIVER

0.3MI S OF W.BROWARD BLVD, Broward, FL

Built 1925 Load: 11.6 t ADT: 6,618

Monument Avenue

Fair

Over: 18th St Canal

0.18 Mi South of 16th St, Gulf, FL

Built 1953 Load: 11.6 t ADT: 212

Alvie Holmes Road

Fair

Over: Mule Creek

0.14 Mi S of Sandy Ck Rd, Bay, FL

Built 1952 Load: 11.8 t ADT: 55

MARKET STREET

Fair

Over: HOGAN CREEK

0.2 MI SOUTH OF 1ST ST, Duval, FL

Built 1929 Load: 11.8 t ADT: 1,551

CR 269

Fair

Over: Flat Creek

0.8 Miles North I-10/SR8, Gadsden, FL

Built 1947 Load: 11.8 t ADT: 800

CR 141

Fair

Over: TURKET CREEK

0.2 MI SOUTH OF US 41, Hamilton, FL

Built 1950 Load: 11.8 t ADT: 800

VENETIAN BLVD.

Fair

Over: VENETIAN CANAL

148FT. S OF DOVER ST., Pinellas, FL

Built 1957 Load: 11.8 t ADT: 1,654

River Road

Fair

Over: Unnamed Slough

2.01 Mi East of SR 81, Walton, FL

Built 1980 Load: 11.8 t ADT: 60

Seigler Road

Fair

Over: Unnamed Branch

0.16Mi S of W Indn Crk R, Walton, FL

Built 1999 Load: 11.8 t ADT: 50

Rudd Road

Fair

Over: Bellamy Bay Branch

0.6 Mi S of Corbin Rd, Washington, FL

Built 2011 Load: 11.8 t ADT: 150

HAMP REGISTER ROAD

Fair

Over: CALKINS CREEK

0.6 MI EAST OF CR 127, Baker, FL

Built 1941 Load: 12.1 t ADT: 155

Bates Road

Fair

Over: Crane Strand Canal

0.3 Mi E of SR-551, Orange, FL

Built 1962 Load: 12.1 t ADT: 6,669

CR 148

Fair

Over: LITTLE ALAPAHA RIVER

1.1 MILES WEST OF US 129, Hamilton, FL

Built 1989 Load: 12.3 t ADT: 101

SE 13th Street

Fair

Over: Cerro Gordo River

100 ft. E of Cordova Road, Broward, FL

Built 1952 Load: 12.5 t ADT: 1,440

SAUNDERS ROAD

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF GREENS CREEK

2.2 MI SOUTH OF SR 16, Clay, FL

Built 1994 Load: 12.5 t ADT: 77

CR 127 EXTENSION

Fair

Over: TRIB TO MOCCASIN CREEK

2 MI NORTH OF SR 2, Baker, FL

Built 1941 Load: 12.7 t ADT: 41

Pinecrest Road

Fair

Over: Bear Creek

0.35 Mi W of US231/SR75, Bay, FL

Built 2004 Load: 12.7 t ADT: 77

Buddy Floore Road

Fair

Over: Wetappo Creek

0.2 Mi West of CR 386, Gulf, FL

Built 1960 Load: 12.7 t ADT: 31

MUSSEL WHITE ROAD

Fair

Over: MILLS CREEK

3.7 MI NORTHEAST OF US 1, Nassau, FL

Built 1931 Load: 12.7 t ADT: 1,300

Whitfield Road

Fair

Over: Manning Creek

0.7 Mi West of Lewis Rd, Santa Rosa, FL

Built 1990 Load: 12.7 t ADT: 200

NE 180TH BLVD

Fair

Over: ROCKY CREEK

3 MI NORTH OF CR 6, Hamilton, FL

Built 1996 Load: 12.8 t ADT: 41

BLACK CREEK-Bridge

Fair

Over: BLACK CREEK

NATIONAL FOREST, Liberty, FL

Built 1971 Load: 13.0 t ADT: 20

WARMOUTH-Bridge

Fair

Over: WARMOUTH CREEK

NATIONAL FOREST, Liberty, FL

Built 1972 Load: 13.0 t ADT: 20

CR209 (RUSSELL RD)

Fair

Over: BRADLEY CREEK

5 MI NW OF US 17, Clay, FL

Built 1948 Load: 13.1 t ADT: 11,000

SAUNDERS ROAD

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF GREENS CREEK

0.25 MI NORTH of CR315, Clay, FL

Built 1991 Load: 13.1 t ADT: 77

US 1 (SR 5)

Fair

Over: CHANNEL #2

MATECUMBE KEY (MM 73.0), Monroe, FL

Built 1981 Load: 13.1 t ADT: 12,700

CORKSCREW BLVD.

Fair

Over: MIAMI CANAL

0.2MI S OF US-27, Palm Beach, FL

Built 1955 Load: 13.1 t ADT: 500

CR 208

Fair

Over: TOWN BRANCH

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

Built 1957 Load: 13.1 t ADT: 4,500

Atlantic Isle Ave.

Fair

Over: Ocean Canal

0.25 Mile West of A1A, Miami-Dade, FL

Built 1925 Load: 13.3 t ADT: 109

SENTINEL PT. RD.

Fair

Over: SENTINEL PT CANAL

0.1MI N OF L JOSEPHINE DR, Highlands, FL

Built 1976 Load: 13.4 t ADT: 152

ACREE ROAD

Fair

Over: THOMAS CREEK

3.1 MI W OF OLD KINGS RD, Duval, FL

Built 1984 Load: 13.5 t ADT: 950

ALLEN PARK ROAD

Fair

Over: VASSEY CREEK

1 MI NORTHWEST OF CR 40A, Levy, FL

Built 1955 Load: 13.5 t ADT: 51

State Forest Road

Fair

Over: Little Withlacoochee R.

CR-788 2.6 Mi E of SR-471, Sumter, FL

Built 2016 Load: 13.5 t ADT: 25

Ballough Street

Fair

Over: Daytona Canal

0.3 Mi. S. of Mason Ave., Volusia, FL

Built 1955 Load: 13.5 t ADT: 3,500

OLD DIXIE HWY.

Fair

Over: S. FORK MIDDLE RIVER

0.3MI S OF NE 26TH ST, Broward, FL

Built 1923 Load: 13.6 t ADT: 5,500

CR 99A

Fair

Over: Little Pine Barren Creek

0.7 Mi North of HWY 97, Escambia, FL

Built 1970 Load: 13.6 t ADT: 500

North H Creek Rd

Fair

Over: Reddick Mill Creek

0.33 Mile North of CR 162, Holmes, FL

Built 2002 Load: 13.6 t ADT: 50

New Bridge Road

Fair

Over: Cowarts Creek

0.6 Miles West of CR 167, Jackson, FL

Built 1999 Load: 13.6 t ADT: 55

Senterfitt Road

Fair

Over: Sconiers Mill Creek

1Mi E of Pleasant Ridge R, Walton, FL

Built 1988 Load: 13.6 t ADT: 50

NW 1 ST

Fair

Over: C-10 CANAL

0.1 MI E OF BRYAN RD., Broward, FL

Built 1958 Load: 13.7 t ADT: 2,992

LAURA STREET

Fair

Over: HOGAN CREEK

100FT N OF BETHEL BAPTIST, Duval, FL

Built 1929 Load: 13.7 t ADT: 2,091

E. JOSEPHINE CT.

Fair

Over: JOSEPHINE CREEK

0.2 MI N OF JOSEPHINE DR, Highlands, FL

Built 1975 Load: 13.7 t ADT: 200

CR 181

Fair

Over: Eight Mile Creek

2.7 Mi West of Hwy 83, Walton, FL

Built 1958 Load: 13.7 t ADT: 500

Old Dorcas Road

Fair

Over: Pond Creek

0.7 Mi W of Richardson Rd, Okaloosa, FL

Built 1984 Load: 13.8 t ADT: 100

Showing 3,601-3,650 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.