US Bridges

SR-78 over Cattail Canal

Fair

Glades County, Florida · 4.7MI East of CR-721 · Structure no. 050069

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-78 over Cattail Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-78 over Cattail Canal in Glades County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,808 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-78
CrossesCattail Canal
Location4.7MI East of CR-721
RouteState Highway 78
CountyGlades County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.03358, -81.00306
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2024)
Projected traffic7,808 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Cattail Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-78 over Cattail 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 Cattail Canal carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR-78 over Cattail Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns SR-78 over Cattail Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.