SR-78 over Kissimmee R. Overflow
GoodGlades County, Florida · 3.9 Miles West of US-441 · Structure no. 050054
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 176 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-78 over Kissimmee R. Overflow is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-78 over Kissimmee R. Overflow in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,012 by 2044. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Kissimmee R. Overflow built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-78 over Kissimmee R. Overflow 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR-78 over Kissimmee R. Overflow carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SR-78 over Kissimmee R. Overflow?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR-78 over Kissimmee R. Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.