Francis P. Whitehair Bridge, Road bridge in Crows Bluff, Florida, United States.
The Francis P. Whitehair Bridge extends 525 feet across the St. Johns River with a double leaf bascule design that lifts for boat passage.
The bridge replaced a 1917 swing span structure and opened on September 22, 1955, named after DeLand resident Francis P. Whitehair.
The structure represents mid-20th century American engineering practices and connects communities across the St. Johns River in central Florida.
The bridge carries State Road 44 traffic between Lake County and Volusia County with two lanes and maintains a clearance of 17 feet below.
Despite initial projections for service until 2050, structural concerns and modernization needs led to its replacement in September 2023.
Location: Florida
Inception: September 1955
Official opening: September 1955
GPS coordinates: 29.00880,-81.38210
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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