US Bridges

Lindgren Blvd over Sanibel River

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.3 MI S/O Periwinkle Way · Structure no. 126507

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindgren Blvd over Sanibel River is a concrete slab carrying Lindgren Blvd over Sanibel River in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 587 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesLindgren Blvd
CrossesSanibel River
Location0.3 MI S/O Periwinkle Way
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.44313, -82.03851
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2023)
Projected traffic587 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lindgren Blvd over Sanibel River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lindgren Blvd over Sanibel River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lindgren Blvd over Sanibel River carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lindgren Blvd over Sanibel River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lindgren Blvd over Sanibel River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.