SR-78 over Herbert Hoover Dike Rel
FairGlades County, Florida · 9.3MI East of US-27 · Structure no. 050058
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,409
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-78 over Herbert Hoover Dike Rel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-78 over Herbert Hoover Dike Rel 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 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 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 Herbert Hoover Dike Rel built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-78 over Herbert Hoover Dike Rel 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 Herbert Hoover Dike Rel carry?
About 4,409 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SR-78 over Herbert Hoover Dike Rel?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR-78 over Herbert Hoover Dike Rel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.