US Bridges

Sands Blvd. (nb) over Eternity Canal

FairClosed to traffic

Lee County, Florida · 0.4MI Sof Cape Coral Pkwy · Structure no. 125717

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sands Blvd. (nb) over Eternity Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sands Blvd. (nb) over Eternity Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSands Blvd. (nb)
CrossesEternity Canal
Location0.4MI Sof Cape Coral Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.55613, -82.03158
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Sands Blvd. (nb) over Eternity Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sands Blvd. (nb) over Eternity 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 Sands Blvd. (nb) over Eternity Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sands Blvd. (nb) over Eternity Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sands Blvd. (nb) over Eternity Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.