US Bridges

SR-78 over Jrs Canal

Fair

Glades County, Florida · 5.7MI East of CR-721 · Structure no. 050073

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

About this bridge

SR-78 over Jrs Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-78 over Jrs 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 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-78
CrossesJrs Canal
Location5.7MI East of CR-721
RouteState Highway 78
CountyGlades County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.04406, -80.99139
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 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 closed18 mi (29 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 Jrs Canal built?

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

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

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

How long is SR-78 over Jrs Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR-78 over Jrs Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.