It is a double-leaf bascule bridge that carries Beach Road (CR 776) from the mainland in Englewood to Sandpiper Key with another bridge connecting the route to Manasota Key.

The bridge is named for Thomas Burton Adams Jr., who served as Secretary of State of Florida and Lieutenant Governor.

The Chadwick family, who owned large amounts of property on Manasota Key, charged a 50 cent toll to cross the bridge.

[3] It was named after Florida Congressman Leo Wotitzky, who lobbied for the reconstruction of the bridge.

[4] The bridge included a drawbridge because Lemon Bay had since become part of the Intracoastal Waterway.