Hercilio Luz Bridge

The Hercilio Luz Bridge spans 821 meters across the water, connecting the island section of Florianópolis with the mainland through steel and truss construction.

The bridge opened on May 13, 1926, replacing the ferry service and establishing the first road connection between the island of Santa Catarina and continental Brazil.

The structure stands as the primary symbol of Florianópolis and Santa Catarina state, featured on local business logos, souvenirs, and municipal promotional materials.

After extensive renovations between 1982 and 2019, the bridge now serves pedestrians and vehicles, providing direct access between the island and mainland sections.

The bridge features a distinctive eyebar chain suspension system, making it the largest remaining bridge of this engineering type in the world.

Location: Florianópolis

Inception: May 13, 1926

Official opening: May 13, 1926

Height: 75 m

Length: 821 m

Longest Span: 340 m

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: -27.59389,-48.56611

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45