Alva Bridge, Bascule bridge in Alva, Florida, United States.
The Alva Bridge spans the Caloosahatchee River with a total length of 547 feet and includes a main span measuring 104 feet long.
The current bridge replaced a swing bridge that operated from 1925 until 1966, when it suffered irreparable damage from a barge carrying rocket components.
This double-leaf bascule bridge represents the engineering evolution of Florida transportation infrastructure, connecting communities across the Caloosahatchee River since 1969.
The structure features a 28-foot wide roadway with a vertical clearance of 21 feet when closed, allowing both vehicular and water traffic to pass efficiently.
The bridge incorporates metal variable depth deck girders and fixed trunnion mechanisms, combined with pre-stressed concrete stringers in its approach spans.
Location: Florida
GPS coordinates: 26.71350,-81.61000
Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:38
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