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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLIGATOR CREEK | Florida | Good | 1941 | 85 | 4,900 |
| SPRING CREEK | Florida | Good | 1941 | 85 | 5,600 |
| Spring Creek | Florida | Good | 1941 | 85 | 5,900 |
| Pippin Mill Creek | Florida | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,000 |
| Stream | Florida | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,900 |
| ST. JOHNS RIVER | Florida | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 13,800 |
| Miami Canal | Florida | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 10,500 |
| Comfort Canal | Florida | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 6,346 |
| GATOR SLOUGH RELIEF | Florida | Good | 1942 | 84 | 33,000 |
| ORANGE RIVER | Florida | Good | 1942 | 84 | 10,800 |
| BOOKER CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 567 |
| MULBERRY DRAINAGE CANAL | Florida | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 23,000 |
| GUM CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,600 |
| FLATWOODS CREEK | Florida | Good | 1942 | 84 | 2,900 |
| FLAT BRANCH | Florida | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,900 |
| Bear Creek | Florida | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 419 |
| Pine Barren Creek | Florida | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,800 |
| Reedy Creek | Florida | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 1,900 |
| Pumpkin Creek | Florida | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,100 |
| Branch | Florida | Good | 1942 | 84 | 2,100 |
| Branch | Florida | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,000 |
| Pelt Creek | Florida | Good | 1942 | 84 | 3,000 |
| N. FORK OF BLACK CREEK | Florida | Good | 1942 | 84 | 2,050 |
| N. FORK OF BLACK CREEK | Florida | Good | 1942 | 84 | 2,050 |
| NORTH FORK BLACK CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 6,300 |
| BULL CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 6,300 |
| BULL CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 6,300 |
| YELLOW WATER CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 16,400 |
| Lake Ivanhoe | Florida | Good | 1942 | 84 | 1,965 |
| Tomoka River | Florida | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 15,250 |
| Canal | Florida | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 30,500 |
| CORAL GABLES CANAL | Florida | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 79,000 |
| OLETA RIVER | Florida | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 59,500 |
| FT. DRUM CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 140 |
| COUNTY LINE CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 8,900 |
| ARCHIE CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 32,500 |
| ARCHIE CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 32,500 |
| FREDS CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 32,500 |
| CAMPBELL CREEK | Florida | Good | 1943 | 83 | 3,600 |
| CAMPBELL CREEK | Florida | Good | 1943 | 83 | 3,600 |
| CAMPBELL CREEK | Florida | Good | 1943 | 83 | 3,600 |
| Chipola River | Florida | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 23,500 |
| TRIBUTARY TO MCCOY CRK | Florida | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 261 |
| Coral Gables Canal | Florida | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 34,503 |
| JOSEPHINE CREEK | Florida | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 21,800 |
| WALKER CREEK | Florida | Good | 1944 | 82 | 2,600 |
| HAMMOCK BRANCH | Florida | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 2,600 |
| Unnamed Stream | Florida | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 5,900 |
| Little Haw Creek | Florida | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 24,000 |
| Biscayne Bay | Florida | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 30,500 |
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.