Sands Blvd. (sb) over Eternity Canal
GoodLee County, Florida · .4MI S of Cape Coral Pkwy · Structure no. 125718
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sands Blvd. (sb) over Eternity Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sands Blvd. (sb) 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 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).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sands Blvd. (sb) over Eternity Canal built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sands Blvd. (sb) over Eternity Canal 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Sands Blvd. (sb) over Eternity Canal carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sands Blvd. (sb) 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. (sb) over Eternity Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.