Jewfish Creek Bridge, Transportation bridge in Key Largo, United States.

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 original Jewfish Creek beam bridge opened in 1944 with the Overseas Highway stretch between Florida City and Key Largo, built on the former Overseas Railroad right of way to give the U.S. Navy improved mainland access during World War II. It replaced the nearby Card Sound Bridge route, shortening the drive by nearly 14 miles. The current 65-foot bridge opened on May 22, 2008, as part of a $300 million U.S. 1 reconstruction, allowing removal of the Lake Surprise Causeway and restoring natural water flow into Florida Bay.

The side and median barriers are painted "Belize Blue," a shade recommended by marine artist Robert Wyland. The color is the one visible cultural mark on the structure, tying the bridge to the water it crosses between Jewfish Creek and Lake Surprise.

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.