The Dames Point Bridge (officially the Napoleon Bonaparte Broward Bridge) is a cable-stayed bridge over the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida, United States on the Interstate 295 East Beltway. Construction began in 1985 and was completed in 1989.

The Dames Point Bridge (1987), designed by Howard Needles in consultation with Ulrich Finsterwalder, crosses the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. The main span at Dames Point is 390 metres (1,300 feet), with side spans of 200 metres (660 feet).

Mar 26, 2024 · From the Dames Point to the Buckman, Jacksonville's seven bridges connect the city's vast expanse. Here's what you should know about each of them.

Jan 12, 2025 · JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — UPDATE: All northbound lanes of the Dames Point Bridge have reopened after police them down Sunday night. Police blocked two northbound lanes, prompting traffic backups in...

1. Dames Point Bridge. Officially it's the Napoleon Bonaparte Broward (1857-1910) Bridge, named after the local river pilot who went on to become Governor of Florida. Broward was known for his project to expand agriculture and drain the Everglades. It is one of the largest cable-stayed bridges built in the U.S. having 21 miles of cable.

Mar 14, 2019 · The Dames Point Bridge opened to traffic in March 1989. Here is a look back at the building and opening of one of Jacksonville's favorite bridges.

Mar 11, 2019 · The iconic cabled-stay bridge, located along the east beltway of Interstate 295, is known for its harp-style design. Twenty-one miles of cable make up the bridge standing tall over the St. Johns...

Dec 12, 2015 · Constructed in the late 1980s, the Napoleon B. Broward Bridge (or “Dames Point Bridge”, as it is more commonly known) is a cable-stayed bridge that serves as part of Jacksonville’s I-295 Beltway. Specifically, it helps to provide a connection between northern Jacksonville and the rest of the city.

The Dames Point Bridge, also known as the Napoleon Bonaparte Broward Bridge, is part of the future I-295 ring route Interstate highway that will eventually circle Jacksonville. This bridge is one of the larger cable stay bridges in the US, and it features a harp-style cable arrangement for …