Merritt Island Causeway, Road bridge along Space Coast in Florida, United States.
The Merritt Island Causeway extends across the Indian River and Banana River, connecting the cities of Cocoa, Merritt Island, and Cocoa Beach.
The first wooden bridge of the causeway system opened in 1917, establishing the initial connection between Cocoa and Merritt Island across the Indian River.
The causeway development mirrors the transformation of Florida's Space Coast from rural citrus groves to a center of space exploration infrastructure.
State Road 520 traverses the causeway with multiple lanes in each direction, providing access to Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral facilities.
The Hubert H. Humphrey Bridge section of the causeway received federal funding through NASA and U.S. Air Force collaboration in the 1960s.
Location: Florida
GPS coordinates: 28.35649,-80.71817
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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