US Bridges

SR-78(BAYSHORE Rd) over Stroud Creek

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.5MI East of I-75 · Structure no. 120166

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-78(BAYSHORE Rd) over Stroud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-78(BAYSHORE Rd) over Stroud Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,016 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR-78(BAYSHORE Rd)
CrossesStroud Creek
Location0.5MI East of I-75
RouteState Highway 78
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.71497, -81.79979
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,300 (2022)
Projected traffic30,016 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Stroud Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-78(BAYSHORE Rd) over Stroud 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 Stroud Creek carry?

About 17,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

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

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.