The Most Traveled Bridges in America
Which bridges carry the most traffic? We rank the top 50 bridges by average daily traffic, from six-figure-ADT urban interchanges to iconic crossings.
America's 624,191 bridges collectively handle 5,008,158,078 vehicle crossings per day. But traffic is not distributed evenly. A handful of bridges in major metropolitan areas carry over 200,000 vehicles per day, while most rural bridges see fewer than 100.
The bridges on this list are the workhorses of the American highway system. They carry the most traffic, serve the most commuters, and in many cases bear the greatest maintenance burden. A single day of closure on one of these bridges can ripple across an entire metro area.
Top 50 Bridges by Daily Traffic Volume
| # | Bridge | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-295 US 130 over WOODBURY CREEK | 77.9 |
| 2 | IH 35 over PECAN CREEK | 71.8 |
| 3 | IH 35 NB over FM 2417 | 72.9 |
| 4 | SR-56 WB over TROUT CREEK | 76.2 |
| 5 | I-78 EB over US 22 WB | 65.1 |
| 6 | MON CO RT 19/25 over SCOTTS RUN | 33.1 |
| 7 | INTERSTATE 80 over GILMAN STREET | 65.3 |
| 8 | INTERSTATE 80 over BURIED WALKWAY | 62.2 |
| 9 | INTERSTATE 80 over POWELL STREET | 69.6 |
| 10 | IH 35 SB over SOUTH SAN GABRIEL RIVER | 70.9 |
| 11 | I-96 EB CD over US-23 NB | 75.3 |
| 12 | ROUTE I-295 SB over CROSSWICKS CREEK | 70.1 |
| 13 | IH 10 over DRAIN | 83.3 |
| 14 | IH 10 over RUMMEL CREEK | 75.0 |
| 15 | IH 10 over RUMMEL CREEK & TRIB | 75.1 |
| 16 | I-4 WB over SR 429 | 85.9 |
| 17 | NBL ROUTE 0095 over UPHAM BROOK | 73.7 |
| 18 | INTERSTATE 405 over BOLSA CHICA DITCH | 71.1 |
| 19 | IH 10/Campbell Rd over Drainage Ditch | 77.2 |
| 20 | I-75 over CS 3541 BELL STREET | 75.5 |
| 21 | I-75 over SR 54 UNIVERSITY AVENUE | 72.5 |
| 22 | I-75 over CSX RAILROAD | 74.8 |
| 23 | I-75 over SOUTH RIVER TRIB. | 64.3 |
| 24 | I-75 over M9184 EDWD- M9150 AUBU | 70.2 |
| 25 | I-75 over M-9053 GEORGIA AVE. | 75.3 |
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What High Traffic Means for Condition
High-traffic bridges face an accelerated cycle of wear and tear. The sheer volume of vehicles -- particularly heavy trucks -- stresses decks, joints, and bearings far more than light-traffic rural bridges. As a result, these bridges often require more frequent inspections and faster maintenance cycles. The FHWA considers traffic volume when computing a bridge's sufficiency rating, so a high-ADT bridge with even moderate deterioration may score lower than an identical bridge on a quiet country road.
Explore individual bridge profiles by clicking any bridge in the list above, or compare conditions across states with our [state rankings](/blog/best-bridge-infrastructure-by-state-2025). For an explanation of how bridges are rated, see our guide on [bridge condition ratings](/blog/bridge-condition-ratings-guide).
Data source: All data comes from the National Bridge Inventory maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). BridgeStats is not affiliated with the U.S. government. Data is provided for informational purposes only.
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