Roosevelt Bridge

The Roosevelt Bridge extends 1,229 feet across the St. Lucie River with a width of 28 feet and features a central lifting section for maritime traffic.

The original structure from 1918 was named the Henry Flagler Bridge, followed by replacements in 1934 and 1964 before the current high-level bridge opened in 1996.

The bridge stands as an example of mid-20th century engineering, connecting communities while maintaining marine access through its movable span mechanism.

The bridge operates on demand for marine vessels, requiring signals via VHF Channel 09 or horn commands, with a vertical clearance of 14 feet when closed.

During the 2020 structural emergency, concrete chunks fell from the bridge, leading to immediate closure and extensive repairs including new topcoat sealant application.

Location: Florida

GPS coordinates: 27.20720,-80.25900

Latest update: May 15, 2025 07:10