US Bridges

CR-78 over Telegraph Creek

Good

Lee County, Florida · 4.1 Mi. E of SR-31 · Structure no. 124093

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,770
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-78 over Telegraph Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR-78 over Telegraph 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 2,770 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,909 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-78
CrossesTelegraph Creek
Location4.1 Mi. E of SR-31
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.73061, -81.70158
Functional classRural Major 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,770 (2023)
Projected traffic2,909 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Telegraph Creek built?

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

What condition is CR-78 over Telegraph 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 CR-78 over Telegraph Creek carry?

About 2,770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-78 over Telegraph Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR-78 over Telegraph Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.