CR-78 PINE ISLD RD
Carrying CR-78 PINE ISLD RD over MATLACHA PASS
1.9 MI W/O CR-765, Lee, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR-78 PINE ISLD RD
The CR-78 PINE ISLD RD bridge in Lee, Florida carries CR-78 PINE ISLD RD over MATLACHA PASS. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 205.7 meters (675 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR-78 PINE ISLD RD compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2012
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 205.7 m (675 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.3 m (47 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 124134
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR-78 PINE ISLD RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CR-78 PINE ISLD RD against other structures in Lee and across Florida. Florida bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CR-78 PINE ISLD RD?
CR-78 PINE ISLD RD in Lee, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR-78 PINE ISLD RD inspected?
CR-78 PINE ISLD RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 12,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR-78 PINE ISLD RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CR-78 PINE ISLD RD?
CR-78 PINE ISLD RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR-78 PINE ISLD RD?
CR-78 PINE ISLD RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR-78 PINE ISLD RD and does age affect safety?
CR-78 PINE ISLD RD was built in 2012, making it 14 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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