Brickell Avenue Bridge, Bascule road bridge over the Miami River in downtown Miami, United States.
Brickell Avenue Bridge is a drawbridge crossing the Miami River in downtown Miami with six vehicle lanes and pedestrian paths on both sides. The structure connects the northern and southern sides of the city over the waterway.
The first Brickell Avenue Bridge opened in 1929. A replacement bascule span was completed in 1995, the year Cuban sculptor Manuel Carbonell's bronze monument and pier reliefs were installed. In 2006 an extra northbound lane was added, giving three lanes in each direction.
Four bronze bas-reliefs by Cuban sculptor Manuel Carbonell, each 4 by 8 feet, sit in niches on the bridge's supporting piers. They honor William and Mary Brickell, Henry Flagler, Marjory Stoneman Douglas and Julia Tuttle, figures tied to Miami's early settlement and development.
The bridge opens for boat traffic during daytime hours but stays closed during morning and afternoon rush periods. Pedestrians can usually move freely and are less affected by these operating schedules.
A large bronze monument called Pillar of History displays over 150 figures telling the story of the Tequesta Indians. This detailed artwork shares stories about the region's original inhabitants.
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