A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
Why did the truss bridge break up with the beam bridge? It needed more support.
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Pigeon Key
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This bridge has a Good overall condition rating of 8 out of 9. It is in good structural condition and is not classified as structurally deficient.
The bridge carries 101 vehicles per day and is 88 years old (reconstructed in 2020).
Its sufficiency rating of 19.0 places it below the national average of 63.6.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 255 feet long — a short crossing, about 10-15 seconds.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
No height data available — likely a standard overpass height.
Only about 101 vehicles cross daily — very light traffic with low congestion risk.
The deck is 20 feet wide with 1-2 lanes — a narrower crossing.
This bridge crosses over land, not water — no water views below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1938
88 years old (rebuilt 2020)
Structure Type
Wood/Timber Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
Total Length
255 ft
77.7 m
Deck Width
20 ft
6.2 m
Spans
22
sections between supports
Max Span
18 ft
longest unsupported section (5.6 m)
Traffic Lanes
1 lane
Daily Traffic
101vehicles/day
24.70393°N, 81.15587°W
Wood/Timber Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
A timber stringer bridge uses wooden beams as the primary structure. While less common today, timber bridges remain practical for low-traffic rural roads and historic settings.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.