CR-78 over Pine Island Creek
GoodLee County, Florida · 0.8 MI E of CR-767 · Structure no. 120129
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR-78 over Pine Island Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR-78 over Pine Island 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 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,025 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR-78 over Pine Island Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR-78 over Pine Island 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does CR-78 over Pine Island Creek carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CR-78 over Pine Island Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns CR-78 over Pine Island Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.