Barron Collier Bridge, Road bridge in Charlotte County, Florida
The Barron Collier Bridge spans the Peace River between Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte, carrying northbound lanes of U.S. Route 41.
The current bridge, opened on January 12, 1983, replaced an original drawbridge structure that had served traffic since July 4, 1931.
The bridge received its name from Barron Collier, a Florida businessman who owned substantial land and operated the Hotel Charlotte Harbor.
The structure rises 45 feet above the Peace River and functions alongside the Gilchrist Bridge, which handles southbound traffic on U.S. Route 41.
The remains of the original Barron Collier Bridge now form an artificial reef in Charlotte Harbor after its demolition in 1983.
Location: Charlotte County
Inception: January 12, 1983
Official opening: January 12, 1983
GPS coordinates: 26.94510,-82.05690
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:31
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