US Bridges

Sunshine Blvd. over Able Canal

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 1.7MI North of CR-884 · Structure no. 124912

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Sunshine Blvd. over Able Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sunshine Blvd. over Able Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,625 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSunshine Blvd.
CrossesAble Canal
Location1.7MI North of CR-884
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.64075, -81.68522
Functional classUrban 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2024)
Projected traffic15,625 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Sunshine Blvd. over Able Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunshine Blvd. over Able 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 Sunshine Blvd. over Able Canal carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Sunshine Blvd. over Able Canal?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sunshine Blvd. over Able Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.