Bridge Safety in Florida
13,070 bridges, 360 Poor condition, avg age 41 years.
Bridge Inventory
| Total Bridges | 13,070 |
| Good Condition | 7,705 |
| Fair Condition | 5,005 |
| Poor Condition | 360 |
| Oldest Bridge | Built 1900 |
| Average Age | 41 years |
Condition Summary
| % Good | 59.0% |
| % Fair | 38.3% |
| % Poor | 2.8% |
Highest-Traffic Poor Condition Bridges in Florida
Poor condition bridges sorted by daily traffic, the most urgent safety concerns.
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR-5 & FEC R/R | Poor | 1961 | 151,500 | - |
| 13th ST. | Poor | 1959 | 128,500 | - |
| SWEETWATER CREEK | Poor | 1966 | 100,362 | - |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Poor | 2004 | 100,000 | - |
| STANLEY BRANCH | Poor | 1965 | 62,500 | - |
| ICWW & Brooks ST. | Poor | 1964 | 49,500 | - |
| North Line Canal | Poor | 2016 | 48,400 | - |
| NASSAU RIVER | Poor | 1967 | 45,000 | - |
| NASSAU RIVER | Poor | 1967 | 45,000 | - |
| ORTEGA CREEK | Poor | 1983 | 44,500 | - |
| OYSTER CREEK | Poor | 1958 | 43,000 | - |
| INDIAN CREEK CANAL | Poor | 1953 | 41,000 | - |
| Town and Country Lake | Poor | 1985 | 39,107 | - |
| City St. & Crane Creek | Poor | 1959 | 37,000 | - |
| Coral Gables Canal | Poor | 1943 | 34,503 | - |
| LITTLE BLACK CREEK | Poor | 1947 | 34,500 | - |
| Biscayne Bay/Bear Cut | Poor | 1944 | 30,804 | - |
| Earman River (C-17) | Poor | 1956 | 29,500 | - |
| Biscayne Canal (C-8) | Poor | 1960 | 28,291 | - |
| US90A SR10 | Poor | 1961 | 26,494 | - |
Oldest Bridges in Florida
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | Age | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Creek | Fair | 1900 | 126 yrs | 150 |
| Moore Creek | Poor | 1900 | 126 yrs | 800 |
| Ditch | Fair | 1901 | 125 yrs | 300 |
| Unnamed Branch | Poor | 1901 | 125 yrs | 1,400 |
| Unnamed Branch | Fair | 1901 | 125 yrs | 3,000 |
| Branch of Kennedy Creek | Fair | 1901 | 125 yrs | 250 |
| Unnamed Branch | Fair | 1901 | 125 yrs | 2,400 |
| Coldwater Creek | Fair | 1901 | 125 yrs | 500 |
| Moore Creek | Fair | 1901 | 125 yrs | 450 |
| Mare Branch | Fair | 1901 | 125 yrs | 350 |
Bridge Safety in Florida
Bridge condition data for Florida comes from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. All publicly accessible bridges with a span over 20 feet are inspected at least every 24 months by certified bridge inspectors.