Blackburn Point Bridge
The Blackburn Point Bridge is a historic swing bridge located near Osprey, Florida, United States, that is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is a one-lane swing bridge located on Blackburn Point Road at the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. It is the northernmost of the two bridges connecting the barrier island Casey Key to the mainland of Florida.
Blackburn Point Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 27°10′46″N 82°29′41″W |
| Carries |  |
| Crosses | Gulf Intracoastal Waterway |
| Locale | Osprey, Florida |
| Official name | Blackburn Point Bridge |
| Owner | Sarasota County |
| Maintained by | Sarasota County |
| ID number | 170064 |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Swing bridge |
| Material | Steel |
| Trough construction | Steel |
| Pier construction | Concrete |
| Total length | 142.1 ft (43 m) |
| Width | 15.7 ft (5 m) |
| Longest span | 142.1 ft (43 m) |
| No. of spans | 1 |
| Piers in water | 1 |
| Clearance below | 51 ft (16 m) |
| No. of lanes | 1 |
| History | |
| Architect | Champion Bridge Company |
| Constructed by | Quinn and Powell Construction |
| Construction start | 1925 |
| Opened | December 15, 1926 |
| Statistics | |
| Daily traffic | 4,900 (2015) |
| Toll | None |
Blackburn Point Bridge | |
 Side view of the bridge, from a boat | |
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| Location | Osprey, Florida |
| Coordinates | 27°10′46″N 82°29′41″W |
| Built | 1926 |
| NRHP reference No. | 01000290[1][2] |
| Added to NRHP | March 29, 2001[2] |
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History
The bridge was constructed by the Champion Bridge Company and opened to traffic in December 1926.[3]
The bridge was added to the National Register on March 29, 2001.[2]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "Weekly list of actions taken on properties: 3/26/01 through 3/30/01". National Park Service. April 6, 2001. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- Smith, Mark D. (March 12, 1996). "Blackburn Point Bridge a swinging reminder". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
External links
- Sarasota County listings at nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com (non-government) website
- Blackburn Point Bridge at Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs
- Aerial photo of bridge
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