SR-78 over Cypress Branch
GoodGlades County, Florida · 4.8MI East of SR-29 · Structure no. 050061
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-78 over Cypress Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-78 over Cypress Branch in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,593 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-78 over Cypress Branch built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-78 over Cypress Branch 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 Cypress Branch carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is SR-78 over Cypress Branch?
The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR-78 over Cypress Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.