Sands Blvd. (sb) over Maxwell Canal
GoodLee County, Florida · 0.3MI Nof Cape Coral Pkwy · Structure no. 125719
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sands Blvd. (sb) over Maxwell Canal is a concrete slab carrying Sands Blvd. (sb) over Maxwell Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sands Blvd. (sb) over Maxwell Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sands Blvd. (sb) over Maxwell 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 Maxwell Canal carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sands Blvd. (sb) over Maxwell Canal?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Sands Blvd. (sb) over Maxwell Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.