Beckett Bridge in Tarpon Springs-Florida is one of several drawbridges in Pinellas County; but Beckett is unique in that it does not have a full-time bridge tender on duty. Tall boats have to provide notice to Pinellas County 2 hours prior to requesting a bridge opening!
Stretching over Whitcomb and Minetta Bayous, Beckett Bridge was originally constructed in 1924 and re-constructed as it is today in 1956. It is a concrete, low-level drawbridge. And, it features a single-leaf span rather than the double-leaf spans found in all the other Pinellas County drawbridges.
Stretching over Whitcomb and Minetta Bayous, Beckett Bridge was originally constructed in 1924 and re-constructed as it is today in 1956. It is a concrete, low-level drawbridge. And, it features a single-leaf span rather than the double-leaf spans found in all the other Pinellas County drawbridges.
Becket Bridge is named after a Pinellas County Commissioner, E. H. Beckett. Mr. Beckett was chairman of the Board of County Commissioners in 1924.
If you are taking a trip to the Sponge Docks; plan on a drive over the picturesque Becket Bridge. Take Alt. 19 into Tarpon Springs; go west on West Orange which becomes North Spring Blvd; continue until you see the Draw Bridge Ahead signs.
If you are taking a trip to the Sponge Docks; plan on a drive over the picturesque Becket Bridge. Take Alt. 19 into Tarpon Springs; go west on West Orange which becomes North Spring Blvd; continue until you see the Draw Bridge Ahead signs.
It is located next to the Tarpon Springs Yacht Club.
Toni Weidman, Broker Associate
Re/Max Sunset Realty
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