SR-78 over Lakeport Drainage Canal
GoodGlades County, Florida · 9.7MI East of US-27 · Structure no. 050066
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,409
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-78 over Lakeport Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-78 over Lakeport Drainage Canal in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,409 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,650 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-78 over Lakeport Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-78 over Lakeport Drainage Canal 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 Lakeport Drainage Canal carry?
About 4,409 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SR-78 over Lakeport Drainage Canal?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR-78 over Lakeport Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.