US Bridges

Sandy Lane over Estero River

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.2 MI N of Corkscrew RD · Structure no. 124008

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Lane over Estero River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sandy Lane over Estero River in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSandy Lane
CrossesEstero River
Location0.2 MI N of Corkscrew RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.43471, -81.80494
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2023)
Projected traffic1,082 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sandy Lane over Estero River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Lane over Estero River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sandy Lane over Estero River carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Lane over Estero River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Lane over Estero River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.