US Bridges

SR-78 over Sportsman Village Canal

Fair

Glades County, Florida · 6.45MI East of US-27 · Structure no. 050055

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,409
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-78 over Sportsman Village Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-78 over Sportsman Village Canal in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4,409 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,650 by 2044. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-78
CrossesSportsman Village Canal
Location6.45MI East of US-27
RouteState Highway 78
CountyGlades County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.92787, -81.1223
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,409 (2024)
Projected traffic7,650 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Sportsman Village Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-78 over Sportsman Village 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 Sportsman Village Canal carry?

About 4,409 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR-78 over Sportsman Village Canal?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-78 over Sportsman Village Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.