Merritt Island Causeway

The Merritt Island Causeway is a road bridge that spans two rivers to connect Cocoa, Merritt Island, and Cocoa Beach in Florida. The four-lane highway provides access to Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral facilities.

The first wooden bridge of the causeway system opened in 1917, establishing the initial connection between Cocoa and Merritt Island. The Hubert H. Humphrey Bridge section was funded through NASA and U.S. Air Force support in the 1960s.

The route reflects how Florida's Space Coast shifted from rural groves to a center of space exploration. This transformation remains visible in how the landscape and nearby communities developed around the space industry.

The road offers multiple lanes in each direction and provides straightforward access to space facilities and beaches. Traffic can be heavy during peak hours, so plan your crossing accordingly.

The bridge offers views of mangrove forests and wetlands during the crossing, showing the natural environment that surrounds the modern space facilities. These protected areas demonstrate how nature and technology coexist along this route.

Location: Florida

GPS coordinates: 28.35649,-80.71817

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:10