Gilchrist Bridge, Concrete bridge in Charlotte County, Florida, US.
Description
Gilchrist Bridge is a concrete structure that crosses the Peace River and links Port Charlotte to Punta Gorda. The two-lane construction reaches approximately 45 feet in height above the waterway.
History
The structure opened on July 4, 1976, during the United States Bicentennial celebrations. Its completion marked a major improvement to regional transportation connectivity.
Culture
The bridge takes its name from Albert W. Gilchrist, a former Florida Governor who lived in Punta Gorda. The naming reflects a connection to an important regional political figure.
Practical
The crossing carries mainly southbound traffic on U.S. Route 41, also known as the Tamiami Trail. A companion bridge, the Barron Collier Bridge, handles traffic moving in the opposite direction.
Did you know?
The structure splits U.S. Route 41 into two separate one-way roads that later converge near Cross Street and King Street. This unusual configuration shapes how traffic flows through Punta Gorda.
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