US Bridges

Coachman Lakes DR over Sandalwood Canal

Good

Duval County, Florida · 0.3 Mi. N of Alden RD · Structure no. 724444

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
501
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coachman Lakes DR over Sandalwood Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coachman Lakes DR over Sandalwood Canal in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCoachman Lakes DR
CrossesSandalwood Canal
Location0.3 Mi. N of Alden RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.30628, -81.50458
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating68.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2024)
Projected traffic869 by 2046
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Coachman Lakes DR over Sandalwood Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coachman Lakes DR over Sandalwood Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Coachman Lakes DR over Sandalwood Canal carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coachman Lakes DR over Sandalwood Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Coachman Lakes DR over Sandalwood Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.