US Bridges

CR-78 Pine Isld RD over Matlacha Pass

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 1.9 MI W/O CR-765 · Structure no. 124134

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
675 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-78 Pine Isld RD over Matlacha Pass is a steel movable - bascule carrying CR-78 Pine Isld RD over Matlacha Pass in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2042. The structure is 675 ft (205.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-78 Pine Isld RD
CrossesMatlacha Pass
Location1.9 MI W/O CR-765
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.63256, -82.06786
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length675 ft (205.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-78 Pine Isld RD over Matlacha Pass built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-78 Pine Isld RD over Matlacha Pass 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR-78 Pine Isld RD over Matlacha Pass carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR-78 Pine Isld RD over Matlacha Pass?

The structure is 675 ft (205.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR-78 Pine Isld RD over Matlacha Pass?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.