The Cortez Bridge is a double-leaf bascule bridge that connects the barrier islands of Bradenton Beach, and the mainland of Cortez, Florida. It crosses the Sarasota Bay, carries Cortez Road, part of SR 684, and was built in 1956, replacing a swing bridge built in 1921.
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Laura Ike

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

I visited this bridge in the sense that I drove over it to reach my destination. The bridge did not collapse or do any other un-bridgelike things. The view was also lovely which I think the bridge knew and that's why it put itself...
Read moreIt kept us out of the water and allowed us to pass to the islands to reach some of the most awesome beaches anywhere! Never really rated a bridge before though. ...
Read moreKnocked on the operating house door and asked a few questions about how things worked. She was super friendly and acted like she wanted to talk...
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