Melbourne Causeway, Road bridge across Indian River Lagoon in Melbourne, Florida.
The Melbourne Causeway spans 2 kilometers across the Indian River Lagoon with three separate bridges connecting Melbourne to Indialantic.
The first bridge at this location opened in May 1921 as a toll structure with a hand-operated draw span measuring nearly 2 miles long.
The causeway's annual July 4th closure transforms the structure into a central gathering point for the community's fireworks celebration over the water.
The bridge system includes two general purpose lanes in each direction, forming part of U.S. Route 192 and State Road 500.
The Ernest Kouwen-Hoven Memorial Bridge, the official name of the high-rise span, opened in 1978 but remains largely unknown to local residents.
Inception: 1979
Official opening: 1979
GPS coordinates: 28.08400,-80.59150
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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