Historic Bridges in Florida
707 bridges built before 1951 in Florida still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 707 bridges in Florida built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper Creek | Florida | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,200 |
| Alligator Creek | Florida | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 850 |
| Unnamed Branch | Florida | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,898 |
| Popular Branch | Florida | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,898 |
| Quincy Creek | Florida | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,800 |
| Stream | Florida | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,600 |
| Winkley Creek | Florida | Good | 1948 | 78 | 4,200 |
| Tallahassee Creek | Florida | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,000 |
| Panther Swamp | Florida | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,800 |
| Harvey Creek | Florida | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 66 |
| BRADLEY CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 12,000 |
| N FORK BLACK CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 13,500 |
| HAULOVER CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,044 |
| BIG POTTSBURG CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 55,500 |
| CUSHING CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 9,300 |
| THOMAS CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 12,000 |
| BRADDOCK CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 8,050 |
| Creek | Florida | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 39,500 |
| CANAL | Florida | Good | 1948 | 78 | 26,000 |
| BRANCH OF PELLICER CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,900 |
| Halifax Canal | Florida | Good | 1948 | 78 | 18,200 |
| Underhill Slough | Florida | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 130 |
| LITTLE RIVER CANAL C-7 | Florida | Good | 1948 | 78 | 35,000 |
| DRAINAGE CANAL | Florida | Good | 1948 | 78 | 48,000 |
| OPALOCKA CANAL | Florida | Good | 1948 | 78 | 49,500 |
| SNAKE CREEK CANAL C-9 | Florida | Good | 1948 | 78 | 93,000 |
| SNAKE CREEK CANAL C-9 | Florida | Good | 1948 | 78 | 93,000 |
| NORTH RELIEF CANAL | Florida | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,650 |
| TAYLOR CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 11,100 |
| Taylor Creek(C-25 Canal) | Florida | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 32,000 |
| Canal 079 | Florida | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,400 |
| Turner River | Florida | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,700 |
| Canal 087 | Florida | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,515 |
| Canal 088 | Florida | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,515 |
| Canal 091 | Florida | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,515 |
| K.S. STROUD CANAL | Florida | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,515 |
| NEW RIVER STRAND CANAL | Florida | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,515 |
| BYPASS CANAL | Florida | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,515 |
| Canal 097 | Florida | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,000 |
| Canal 098 | Florida | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,000 |
| Canal 099 | Florida | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,000 |
| Canal 100 | Florida | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,000 |
| Canal 101 | Florida | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,000 |
| Canal 103 | Florida | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,000 |
| Canal 104 | Florida | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,000 |
| Canal 105 | Florida | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,000 |
| Canal 106 | Florida | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,000 |
| Canal 107 | Florida | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,000 |
| Canal 108 | Florida | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,000 |
| Canal 109 | Florida | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,000 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.