Santa Barbara Blvd over Hermosa Canal
FairLee County, Florida · 0.1MI N of Tropicana Pkwy · Structure no. 125664
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Santa Barbara Blvd over Hermosa Canal is a concrete slab carrying Santa Barbara Blvd over Hermosa Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Santa Barbara Blvd over Hermosa Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Santa Barbara Blvd over Hermosa 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Santa Barbara Blvd over Hermosa Canal carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Santa Barbara Blvd over Hermosa Canal?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Santa Barbara Blvd over Hermosa Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.