Welcome to the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority (GIBA)

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The Boca Grande Swing Bridge is located in Placida, Florida. It is the only land link from Charlotte County to the three (3) barrier islands known as: North, Cole and Gasparilla Island. The Boca Grande Swing Bridge spans two 80-foot wide channels on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway at Placida Harbor. The GIBA took over operation of the bridge, causeway, and toll system in 1998 and is a State of Florida Independent Special District. 

The weight limit on the GIBA bridges is 80,000 lbs. All large vehicles (dump trucks, tractor trailers with 3 or more axles, heavy commercial trucks and equipment) are required to be weighed on the GIBA truck scale. The GIBA truck scale lane is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Vehicles going on island empty to pick up may be required to re-weigh when exiting the island.

Vehicles requiring overweight travel, click here for details and the application.  

 CONTACT INFORMATION

Administrative Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8am to 4pm

Telephone Number: 941-697-2271 

Mailing Address:  PO Box 1918 Boca Grande, FL  33921

Physical Address: 6201 Boca Grande Causeway  Placida, FL  33946