US Bridges

CR-78B (linda Rd.) over Little Canal

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Glades County, Florida · 0.1MI South of SR-78 · Structure no. 050022

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-78B (linda Rd.) over Little Canal is a concrete slab carrying CR-78B (linda Rd.) over Little Canal in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-78B (linda Rd.)
CrossesLittle Canal
Location0.1MI South of SR-78
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyGlades County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.14233, -80.87918
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic382 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-78B (linda Rd.) over Little Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-78B (linda Rd.) over Little Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR-78B (linda Rd.) over Little Canal carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-78B (linda Rd.) over Little Canal?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR-78B (linda Rd.) over Little Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.