US Bridges

SR-78(BAYSHORE Rd) over Indian Creek

Good

Lee County, Florida · 1.7 MI E of Bus 41 · Structure no. 120075

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-78(BAYSHORE Rd) over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-78(BAYSHORE Rd) over Indian Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,400 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR-78(BAYSHORE Rd)
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.7 MI E of Bus 41
RouteState Highway 78
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.69103, -81.85887
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2023)
Projected traffic69,400 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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(BAYSHORE Rd) over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-78(BAYSHORE Rd) over Indian Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR-78(BAYSHORE Rd) over Indian Creek carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR-78(BAYSHORE Rd) over Indian Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns SR-78(BAYSHORE Rd) over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.