US Bridges

CR-78 (n River Rd) over Jacks Branch

FairPosted for load

Hendry County, Florida · 0.1 Mile W of CR-78A · Structure no. 070011

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,580
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-78 (n River Rd) over Jacks Branch is a concrete slab carrying CR-78 (n River Rd) over Jacks Branch in Hendry County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,096 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-78 (n River Rd)
CrossesJacks Branch
Location0.1 Mile W of CR-78A
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyHendry County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.74722, -81.51302
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,580 (2024)
Projected traffic3,096 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR-78 (n River Rd) over Jacks Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-78 (n River Rd) over Jacks Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR-78 (n River Rd) over Jacks Branch carry?

About 2,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-78 (n River Rd) over Jacks Branch?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR-78 (n River Rd) over Jacks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.