Astor Bridge

Astor Bridge is a road bridge spanning the St. Johns River with a bascule lifting mechanism that allows boats to pass through. The structure serves as a key transportation link between communities on either side of the river.

In 1926, a wooden bridge replaced the ferry service that once crossed the river. The present steel structure was completed in 1980, significantly modernizing the crossing.

The bridge naming sparked discussions between Astor and Volusia communities until 1989, when officials formally designated it as the Astor Bridge.

The bridge lifts regularly to allow ships to pass, so wait times may occur when crossing. Visitors should be flexible and may need to pause briefly if the mechanism is operating.

The bridge tender's former cottage was relocated and now belongs to an arts center elsewhere. This building preserves the history of those who once maintained the crossing.

Location: Florida

Inception: October 1980

Official opening: October 1980

GPS coordinates: 29.16750,-81.52310

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:44