SR-78 over Upper Nicodemus Slough
FairGlades County, Florida · 5.9MI East of US-27 · Structure no. 050062
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,409
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-78 over Upper Nicodemus Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-78 over Upper Nicodemus Slough in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-78 over Upper Nicodemus Slough built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-78 over Upper Nicodemus Slough 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 Upper Nicodemus Slough carry?
About 4,409 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SR-78 over Upper Nicodemus Slough?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR-78 over Upper Nicodemus Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.