The Margate Bridge was built in 1929 by Ole Hansen and his crew while in the employ of F.W. Schwiers & Company. The owner maintained the bridge for many years until it faced financial difficulties. In 1963, the Hansen family, together with another local family, the Capaldi's, formed the Margate Bridge Company and purchased the approximately 2-mile causeway and four (4) bridges from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The causeway, consisting of three (3) fixed spans and one (1) double-leaf operable span, was constructed to allow automobile traffic to travel across Beach Thorofare.
    The Margate Bridge Company is managed by Ole Hansen & Sons with a full-time crew employed by OHS to handle all maintenance and repairs.
    The Margate Bridge Company is a privately owned company and not affiliated with the City of Margate, NJ.