Alachua County Bridge Report Card
Alachua County scores 88 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Alachua County, Florida
Alachua County has 116 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 4 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.9% is at or below the 2.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,000 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Alachua County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 88/100 (B). The county has 116 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 4 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,000 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 0.9% | 1.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.8% of measured traffic | 0.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.4% | 6.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 54 years vs 48 nationally | 2.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,454,858 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 0.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 2.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 54 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 12,000 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Alachua County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr-26 over Hatchet Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12,000 | 1959 |
| Us-27 (sr-20) over Santa Fe River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 9,600 | 1932 |
| CR 234 over Camps Canal | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,000 | 1955 |
| CR 1493 over Santa Fe River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 550 | 1962 |
| I-75 Sr-93 over Pareners Branch | High traffic | Fair | 55,000 | 1963 |
| I-75 SB (sr-93) over Hogtown Creek | High traffic | Good | 52,250 | 1964 |
| I-75 SB Sr-93 over Sr-26 Newberry Road | High traffic | Good | 52,250 | 1964 |
| I-75 NB (sr-93) over Hogtown Creek | High traffic | Good | 52,250 | 1964 |
| I-75 NB Sr-93 over Sr-26 Newberry Road | High traffic | Fair | 52,250 | 1964 |
| I-75 SB (sr-93) over Sr-24 | High traffic | Fair | 45,250 | 1964 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.