US Bridges

US Bridges Information

Explore data on 568,853 bridges across the United States

Bridge Statistics

568,853

Total bridges across 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 3 territories.

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Bridge Conditions

Good Condition (45%)

Bridge components have no significant issues.

Fair Condition (48%)

Bridge components have minor deterioration but are still functioning as designed.

Poor Condition (7%)

Bridge has significant deterioration of primary structural elements.

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Common Bridge Types

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Long beams placed parallel to traffic that directly support the bridge deck

Culvert136,694 bridges

Channels water through pipes or box structures beneath roads

Slab75,182 bridges

A solid, flat concrete structure that serves as both the supporting structure and roadway surface

Hollow rectangular beams placed side by side to support the bridge deck

Tee Beam30,994 bridges

T-shaped beams that provide efficient load distribution with reduced material

Channel Beam14,024 bridges

C-shaped beams that combine strength with relatively light weight

Recently Built Bridges

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County 021, Colorado • Built in 2024

County 021, Florida • Built in 2024

County 021, Florida • Built in 2024

County 021, Florida • Built in 2024

County 021, Florida • Built in 2024

County 021, Florida • Built in 2024

County 021, Florida • Built in 2024

County 021, Florida • Built in 2024

County 021, Florida • Built in 2024

County 103, Florida • Built in 2024

Historic Bridges in the United States

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San Francisco, California • Built in 1937

One of the world's most recognizable suspension bridges

New York, New York • Built in 1883

The first steel-wire suspension bridge in the world

Anne Arundel, Maryland • Built in 1952

Spanning the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland

About the Data

This website uses data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), which is maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The NBI contains information on all bridges and tunnels in the United States that carry vehicular traffic.

The data includes details such as location, design, dimensions, condition ratings, and more for over 600,000 bridges across the country.

Bridge Materials

Modern bridges are primarily constructed using concrete and steel, often in combination. Concrete provides excellent compression strength, while steel offers superior tensile strength and flexibility.

Historically, bridges were built using stone, timber, and cast iron. Today, innovative materials like fiber-reinforced polymers and high-performance concrete are increasingly used to improve durability and reduce maintenance costs.