Shands Bridge

Shands Bridge
Westbound on the Shands Bridge (2016)
Coordinates29°59′00″N 81°37′00″W / 29.9833°N 81.6167°W / 29.9833; -81.6167
Carries2 general purpose lanes (SR 16)
CrossesSt. Johns River
LocaleGreen Cove Springs, Florida
Official nameAlvin G. Shands Bridge
Maintained byFlorida Department of Transportation
ID number780056
Characteristics
DesignSteel
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder bridge
Total length2030.6 meters (6662 feet)
Width10.4 meters (34 feet)
Longest span39.6 meters (130 feet)
Clearance above13.7 meters (45 feet)(vertical) x 27.7 meters (91 feet)(horizontal)
History
OpenedOctober 30, 1963
Location
Map

The Shands Bridge is a two-lane automobile bridge carrying SR 16 over the St. Johns River south of Jacksonville, Florida.