US Bridges

Sands Blvd. (nb) over Maxwell Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.3MI N/O Cape Coral Pkwy · Structure no. 125720

Built
1983
42 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. (nb) over Maxwell Canal is a concrete slab carrying Sands Blvd. (nb) over Maxwell 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 1,200 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).

CarriesSands Blvd. (nb)
CrossesMaxwell Canal
Location0.3MI N/O Cape Coral Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.56679, -82.0316
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Maxwell Canal built?

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

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

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.