US Bridges

SR-78(BAYSHORE Rd) over Popash Creek

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 0.19MI E of I-75 · Structure no. 120117

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-78(BAYSHORE Rd) over Popash Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-78(BAYSHORE Rd) over Popash Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,016 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-78(BAYSHORE Rd)
CrossesPopash Creek
Location0.19MI E of I-75
RouteState Highway 78
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.71496, -81.8084
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,300 (2023)
Projected traffic30,016 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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(BAYSHORE Rd) over Popash Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 17,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

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

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.