Mathers Bridge Explained

Bridge Name:Mathers Bridge
Crosses:Banana River
Locale:Merritt Island and Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
Complete:1927

Mathers Bridge is a 700adj=midNaNadj=mid low-level swing bridge located on the southern tip of Merritt Island, Florida, crossing the Banana River at the end of County Road 3.

History

The bridge was built in 1927 by John Mathers in order to connect Merritt Island to what is now Indian Harbour Beach, and was moved to its present location in 1952. It was constructed by the Austin Brothers Bridge Company. The bridge and the control house were rehabilitated in 2007. During the summer of 2022, the bridge was closed for repair due to corrosion. As of March 2023, the bridge is fully functional, allowing many boats to pass via its swinging mechanism each day.

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