Merrill P. Barber Bridge, Concrete arch bridge in Indian River County, Florida.
The Merrill P. Barber Bridge extends 3,834 feet across the Indian River Intracoastal Waterway with a main span of 100 feet and vertical clearance of 65 feet.
The structure replaced a 1951 steel bascule bridge that connected Vero Beach to the barrier island, marking a significant infrastructure improvement in 1995.
The bridge received its name from Merrill P. Barber, who served as Vero Beach mayor from 1947 to 1949 and later represented the region in the Florida Senate.
A fishing pier beneath the bridge on the east side provides recreational access while the structure carries State Road 60 traffic across the Indian River Lagoon.
The steel components from the previous bridge found new life at Walt Disney World in Orlando, while other parts created an artificial reef in the ocean.
Location: Florida
Inception: 1995
Official opening: 1995
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 27.65293,-80.37329
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:05
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