Wilson Pigott Bridge, Bascule bridge in Fort Myers Shores, Florida, US
The Wilson Pigott Bridge is a two-lane bascule drawbridge carrying State Road 31 over the Caloosahatchee River near Fort Myers Shores in Lee County, Florida. Its movable span pivots upward to let boats pass, and the deck stands 27 feet above the water. It is one of four drawbridges in the county, with the Lee Civic Center nearby.
The Wilson Pigott Bridge opened to traffic in 1960, carrying State Road 31 over the Caloosahatchee River. It replaced a swing bridge built in 1915 in Olga, about three miles upstream, where it linked North Olga Drive and South Olga Drive; that bridge has since been demolished.
The bridge carries the name of a former Lee County Commissioner and represents the evolution of transportation infrastructure in southwest Florida.
The bridge carries State Road 31 between State Road 80 south of the Caloosahatchee River and State Road 78 to the north, near the Lee Civic Center. It stands 27 feet tall and has two lanes, so drivers should expect brief openings when boats pass. The Florida Department of Transportation plans to widen much of SR 31 and eventually replace the bridge.
The Florida Department of Transportation considers replacing this drawbridge with either a new movable structure or a high-level fixed-span bridge.
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