Barron Collier Bridge, Road bridge in Charlotte County, Florida

Barron Collier Bridge is a fixed road bridge over the Peace River in Charlotte County, Florida, linking Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte. It stands 45 feet tall and carries two northbound lanes of U.S. Route 41; southbound traffic uses the adjacent Gilchrist Bridge. The two bridges are essentially identical in design.

The original structure was a drawbridge that served traffic starting in 1931 until a new fixed bridge opened in 1983. The opening of the replacement marked the shift from a movable structure to permanent infrastructure at this crossing.

The bridge takes its name from Barron Collier, a businessman who owned large amounts of land in the area and operated the Hotel Charlotte Harbor. His name reflects his influence on local development.

The bridge carries only northbound U.S. Route 41 traffic; southbound vehicles use the adjacent Gilchrist Bridge. It links Punta Gorda on the north bank with Port Charlotte on the south bank of the Peace River. The fixed 45-foot span needs no drawbridge opening, so river traffic passes beneath without stopping road users.

The original 1931 bridge structure was submerged after its demolition and later became an artificial reef supporting marine life in Charlotte Harbor. This unexpected transformation gave the old bridge a new purpose beneath the water.