Jewfish Creek Bridge

Jewfish Creek Bridge is a transportation structure spanning Jewfish Creek and Lake Surprise that links mainland Florida to the Florida Keys. The structure carries two traffic lanes separated by a barrier system and includes special berms designed to keep road pollutants out of Florida Bay.

The first bridge at this location opened in 1944 as part of the Overseas Highway and replaced an earlier railway crossing from 1907. The current structure was built in 2008 and enabled the removal of the Lake Surprise Causeway, which restored natural water circulation patterns in Florida Bay.

The bridge's railings feature a distinctive blue color that echoes the surrounding waters and shapes how the place looks from different angles. This choice was made to integrate the structure harmoniously into the landscape of the Florida Keys.

The bridge carries two traffic lanes separated by barriers and handles regular vehicle traffic. Visitors should expect standard road conditions and remember this is an active transportation route rather than a pedestrian area.

The bridge was built in 2008 with environmental features that replaced an older causeway system and improved water flow through the coastal area. This design shows how a transportation structure can be redesigned to protect wetland ecosystems.

Location: Florida

Inception: May 22, 2008

Official opening: May 22, 2008

GPS coordinates: 25.18130,-80.38340

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:07