Sebastian Inlet Bridge, Deck arch bridge in Florida, United States.
Sebastian Inlet Bridge is a concrete deck arch bridge on State Road A1A that spans the waterway separating Indian River County from Brevard County. Below the roadway, fishing piers extend from the structure and are open to pedestrians and anglers.
The bridge was built by Cleary Brothers Construction Company of West Palm Beach and completed in 1964. The Florida Legislature dedicated it to Robert W. Graves in 1965, and in 2004 it was dedicated to James H. Pruitt. After Hurricane Dorian, the FDOT rated the 55-year-old structure structurally deficient and in 2019 recommended repairs within six years.
The fishing piers beneath the bridge draw anglers who come regularly to cast their lines into the fast-moving tidal waters below. The strong currents that run through the inlet are well known among local fishers as a reliable spot for catching fish year-round.
The bridge can be crossed by car or on foot, and the fishing piers below are accessible to visitors at any time. Calm weather makes it easier to spend time on the piers and watch the water and the birds that gather around the inlet.
The bridge was named for two men by the Florida Legislature: Robert W. Graves in 1965 and James H. Pruitt in 2004. In 2019 the FDOT rated the 55-year-old structure structurally deficient after Hurricane Dorian and recommended repairs within six years.
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