US Bridges

SR-78 over Citrus Center Canal

Fair

Glades County, Florida · 9.4MI East of SR-29 · Structure no. 050042

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-78 over Citrus Center Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-78 over Citrus Center Canal in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 74 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,593 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR-78
CrossesCitrus Center Canal
Location9.4MI East of SR-29
RouteState Highway 78
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.81232, -81.26215
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2024)
Projected traffic6,593 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-78 over Citrus Center Canal built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR-78 over Citrus Center 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 Citrus Center Canal carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR-78 over Citrus Center Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns SR-78 over Citrus Center Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.