Santa Rosa County Bridge Report Card
Santa Rosa County scores 81 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Santa Rosa County, Florida
Santa Rosa County has 194 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 14 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.2% is above the 2.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 34,250 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Santa Rosa County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 81/100 (B). The county has 194 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 14 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 34,250 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 | 7.2% | 14.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.0% of measured traffic | 2.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.0% | 2.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 39 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,140,092 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 | 7.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 2.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 39 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 34,250 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Santa Rosa County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 164 over Coldwater Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 500 | 1964 |
| Us90 Sr10 over White River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20,750 | 1970 |
| Ward Basin Road over Unnamed Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,100 | 1999 |
| Ward Basin RD Cr89 over Unnamed Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,800 | 1999 |
| Gondolier BLVD over Inlet | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 1960 |
| CR 197 over Moore Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 800 | 1900 |
| CR 399 over Unnamed Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 500 | 1901 |
| Whitfield Road over Manning Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1990 |
| Whitfield Road over Manning Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1990 |
| Robinson Point RD over Sandy Point Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1962 |
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.