Florida Has The Most Toll Roads In America

With fast lanes and license plate scanning technologies, states have done a better job at keeping traffic moving, instead of having everyone stopping at a toll booth. But Florida still has the most amount of toll roads in America.

"In total, this state has more than 719 miles of toll roads," LinkedIn explained in a recent feature detailing the most expensive toll roads in the country. They proceed to detail how Orange County has the most with 153 miles of tolls with 16 different plazas.

Nonetheless, the cheapest toll collection site is also in Florida. Goldenrod Road Extension in the central part of the state only costs 50 cents at collection.

At 360 miles long, the Pennsylvania Turnpike is the most expensive toll road in the country. "If you are driving a truck, it can cost you over $200 in tolls, depending on the entry and exit point," LinkedIn explains.

Unfortunately, Florida comes up in this category as well. The Ronald Regan Turnpike is listed as the third most expensive toll road in the country. This is just behind the Whiteface Mountain Memorial Highway in New York, and the aforementioned Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How much can you expect to spend on toll roads in Florida? The site TollGuru itemized it saying, "The tolls on the Florida Turnpike, for the entire length except for the Homestead Extension, costs about $17 with SunPass and $23 with cash/Toll-by-Plate for 2-axle vehicles."

If paying tolls in just not your thing, there are certain states in the country that don't have tolls at all. Uproad recently detailed, here is the list of states currently without tolls:

Lastly, VisitFlorida has detailed information on which toll roads that do not accept cash and what to expect with a Pay-By-Plate toll. Of course you still have the option for the Florida SunPass, which is prepaid. The transponder in your car registers your toll activity and automatically deducts from your account.

According to Infrastructure Report Card, there are 617,000 bridges in the United States. Outlets such as Attractions of America and Mr. Hudson have each come up with lists of the most beautiful bridges. Two of them call Florida home.

A bridge can be a historical landmark in addition to a pathway that connects communities. Certain bridges, like the Golden Gate in San Francisco, draw thousands of tourists each year. People plan trips around visiting this site and taking in its incredible views. Unsurprisingly, the Golden Gate Bridge is either #1 or #2 on each of the aforementioned lists.

The bridge that it shares the top spot with is famous for its ability to walk or bike over. The Brooklyn Bridge connects Brooklyn Heights to Manhattan via six lanes. Many charity-driven bike rides also cross here as it offers unique perspectives into New York City without any tollways.

In Florida, American Road and Transportation lists over 12,000 bridges in the Sunshine State (though not all of them are in functional condition). There are two however, that stand above the rest. One is architecturally astounding. The other feels like a gateway into a mysterious paradise.

"American bridges are often designed with looks to match their engineering ingenuity," Mr. Hudson explains.

What's fascinating about bridges in America, is they are constructed of different materials and serve different purposes. For example, the final and tenth selection in Attractions of America's feature is the Benson Bridge, Multnomah Falls, in Oregon. This is a foot traffic bridge that is only 45 feet long. It allows visitors to walk 105 feet above the Lower Multnomah Falls cascade

Let's take a look at the two most beautiful bridges in Florida.

Connecting St. Petersburg to Terra Ceia, this bridge is 4.1 miles long. This stunning bridge over Tampa Bay is often lit up with colors that highlight the skyline. Furthermore, since 2018, there has been a Skyway 10K race that closes the bridge each year.

This two-lane bridge is technically part of Route 1. It's a magical gateway into the Florida Keys. Mr. Hudson points out, "the Seven Mile Bridge usually has space for sightseers to park up and admire the Florida Keys." In 1982, a heavy renovation made the lanes wider, allowing for a safer and more comfortable drive. The last annual seven-mile bridge run took place this past April.