Alva Bridge

Alva Bridge
The Alva Bridge open for vessel traffic
Coordinates26°42′48″N 81°36′36″W / 26.7134°N 81.6100°W / 26.7134; -81.6100
CarriesBroadway
CrossesCaloosahatchee River
LocaleAlva, Florida
Characteristics
DesignConcrete and Steel Bascule Bridge
Clearance below21 feet (6.4 m) (with drawbridge lowered)
History
Opened
  • 1903 (original bridge)
  • 1925 (second bridge)
  • 1969 (current bridge)
Statistics
TollNone
Location
Map

The bridge unofficially known as the Alva Bridge is a small two-lane drawbridge located in Alva, Florida. The bridge is 21 feet tall and it is one of four vehicle drawbridges in Lee County. The bridge carries Broadway over the Caloosahatchee River.