Collins Bridge
The Collins Bridge was a bridge that crossed Biscayne Bay between Miami, Florida and Miami Beach. At the time it was completed, it was the longest wooden bridge in the world. It was built by farmer and developer John S. Collins (1837-1928) with financial assistance from automotive parts and racing pioneer Carl G. Fisher. The 2 1/2 mile wooden toll bridge opened on June 12, 1913, providing a critical link to the newly established Miami Beach, formerly accessible only by a ferry service.
The original Collins Bridge, at the southern terminus of the Dixie Highway, was replaced in 1925. Today, the Venetian Causeway follows the route.
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History of Florida | Bridges in Florida | Bridges completed in 1913