SR-78 over Indian Prairie Canal
FairGlades County, Florida · 7.4MI East of CR-721 · Structure no. 050018
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-78 over Indian Prairie Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-78 over Indian Prairie Canal in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,808 by 2044. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-78 over Indian Prairie Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-78 over Indian Prairie Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does SR-78 over Indian Prairie Canal carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is SR-78 over Indian Prairie Canal?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR-78 over Indian Prairie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.