NASA Causeway

NASA Causeway is a bridge crossing the Indian River Lagoon that connects mainland Florida to Merritt Island near Kennedy Space Center. The crossing consists of parallel spans designed to carry both vehicles and pedestrians across the waterway.

The original structure was completed in 1964 and served as bascule bridges to transport spacecraft hardware during the Apollo and Space Shuttle programs. Modernization work began in the 2020s to replace aging infrastructure that had reached the end of its useful life.

The causeway functions as the primary gateway to Kennedy Space Center, enabling millions of visitors to experience space exploration achievements firsthand.

The bridge is open daily to traffic, and its raised height allows larger vessels to pass underneath. Visitors should expect occasional delays during ongoing construction phases as the bridge replacement project continues.

The bridge carries specialized vehicles transporting spacecraft components and rises 65 feet above water level to accommodate large maritime vessels.

GPS coordinates: 28.52758,-80.77090

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:05