US Bridges

CR-78 over L Pine Island Pass

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 2.5 MI West of CR-765 · Structure no. 120111

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-78 over L Pine Island Pass is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR-78 over L Pine Island Pass in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,025 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-78
CrossesL Pine Island Pass
Location2.5 MI West of CR-765
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.62574, -82.07412
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2024)
Projected traffic11,025 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 over L Pine Island Pass built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-78 over L Pine Island Pass 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR-78 over L Pine Island Pass carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-78 over L Pine Island Pass?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR-78 over L Pine Island Pass?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.