US Bridges

Pondella RD/CR-78A over Hancock Creek

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.4MI West of US-41 · Structure no. 124085

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pondella RD/CR-78A over Hancock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pondella RD/CR-78A over Hancock Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,125 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPondella RD/CR-78A
CrossesHancock Creek
Location0.4MI West of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.66719, -81.89653
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2023)
Projected traffic28,125 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pondella RD/CR-78A over Hancock Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pondella RD/CR-78A over Hancock 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pondella RD/CR-78A over Hancock Creek carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pondella RD/CR-78A over Hancock Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Pondella RD/CR-78A over Hancock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.