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This is a traditionally composed example of a riveted plate girder bascule in Florida. Like a number of bascule bridges in Florida the under-deck counterweight is not contained in a counterweight pit and can be seen by all who look under the bridge. For a bascule bridge, the bridge is fairly high level, likely intended to minimize openings for smaller craft. The bridge does open for taller craft like sailboats. The bridge includes steel stringer approach spans.
As of 2014, the construction of a replacement bridge had begun. The replacement bridge will be a fixed high level bridge of typical, ugly modern design. Four of the historic bridge's approach spans will not be demolished and will be left for use as a fishing pier. Unfortunately, the bascule span is the historically significant portion of the bridge, so this fact will not offset the loss caused by the demolition of the bridge. Sure, the new bridge will eliminate people having to have their journey's interrupted by a bridge lift, but it certainly makes the world a lot more boring. Seeing a bridge lift is quite an impressive sight.
This historic bridge has been demolished. This map is shown for reference purposes only.
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