Bridges
| Bridges in the National Bridge Inventory | 13,162 |
|---|---|
| Good condition | 7,569 (57.5%) |
| Fair condition | 5,226 (39.7%) |
| Poor condition | 367 (2.8%) |
| Total deck area | 207,923,312 sq ft |
| Deck area in poor condition | 2,899,000 sq ft (1.4%) |
Florida ranks 45 of 51 (states plus DC) for the share of bridges in poor condition, where 1 is the highest share. Nationally, 6.6% of bridges are rated poor.
A poor share near or below the national rate usually shifts the work toward preservation, inspection and load rating rather than full replacements. Fair-rated bridges (5,226 here) are the ones most likely to slip to poor without timely work, which is why many DOTs fund preservation and inspection contracts alongside replacements.
ASCE report card
For Florida, refer to the category grades in ASCE's national Report Card for America's Infrastructure. See ASCE's Florida page and the national report card.
More on Florida for firm owners
- Florida DOT prequalification and procurement
- Florida PE licensure and PDH rules
- Florida civil engineer salaries
- Accredited programs in Florida
- Federal funding programs
Sources: Federal Highway Administration, National Bridge Inventory, 2026 Bridge Condition by Highway System (fhwa.dot.gov); ASCE Infrastructure Report Card state reports (infrastructurereportcard.org), produced by ASCE state sections in the year shown.
