US Bridges

8th St. SW over Sailfish Canal

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 100FT E of Sunshine Blvd. · Structure no. 124906

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

8th St. SW over Sailfish Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 8th St. SW over Sailfish Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries8th St. SW
CrossesSailfish Canal
Location100FT E of Sunshine Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.60587, -81.67875
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic312 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 8th St. SW over Sailfish Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th St. SW over Sailfish Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 8th St. SW over Sailfish Canal carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 8th St. SW over Sailfish Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 8th St. SW over Sailfish Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.