Torry Island Swing Bridge, Swing bridge near Belle Glade, Florida, United States.
The Torry Island Swing Bridge spans the Lake Okeechobee Rim Canal, connecting the mainland to Torry Island with a single traffic lane. Both sides of the structure feature traffic lights to control vehicle passage across the waterway.
The bridge was built in 1935 using steel components from the original Roosevelt Bridge, which operated from 1916 to 1934 at another location. This recycling of materials represented practical engineering during the Depression era.
The bridge connects to Torry Island, the sole inhabited island in Lake Okeechobee, where Slim's Fish Camp maintains operations since the Great Depression.
Drivers must watch for traffic lights on both sides and proceed carefully across the span. When boats need to pass, the bridge rotates, so expect delays during swing operations.
The bridge is operated by a manual crank system that has been maintained since 1935, making it a distinctive example of early mechanical engineering. Visitors can observe this hand-operated rotation process when boats request passage.
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