10 must-see historic bridges in Florida

By Jenn Samsel

10 must-see historic bridges in Florida

When it comes to bridges in Florida, there is plenty to see and explore. From historic to short, tall to long, there are a variety of monumental and breathtaking bridges to drive across.

According to the National Day Calendar, November is Historic Bridge Awareness Month.

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Bridges are a large intricate part of the Sunshine State helping connect towns and cities such as the seven-mile bridge, which goes from Islamorada to the Keys.

"Throughout November, Historic Bridge Awareness Month explores the spans and arches that carry goods and people across the country. Whether the trusses are only a memory or stand proudly still against the horizon, Historic Bridge Awareness Month recognizes their place in the building of a nation."

"They played an iconic role in building the United States. From carrying supplies West to the impressive towering trusses carrying locomotives across wide gorges, bridges took dreamers to unimaginable destinations. Through miracles of engineering, humans built solid pillars of stone and arching steel structures. But they didn't stop there. Thanks to the development of steel cable, bridges seem to float across open spans of water, carrying the weight of small cities. And yet, we still explore the colorful wooden covered bridges that dot the country."

Grab your phone or camera and start capturing the moment or memory. It can be a fun trip, especially if you are an avid photographer.

10 historic bridges worth seeing

According to The Florida Times-Union, these are just a few of Jacksonville's historic bridges.

Napoleon Bonaparte Broward Bridge (Dames Point Bridge), Total Length - 10,646 ft. Opened March 1989John E. Mathews BridgeTotal Length - 7,376 ft. Opened April 1953Isaiah David Hart Bridge (The Hart Bridge)Total Length - 3,844 ft. Opened November 1967St. Elmo W. Acosta BridgeTotal Length - 1,645 ft. Opened August 1994Other historic bridges in Florida

Bridge of Lions, St. Augustine

Total Length - 1,545 Ft. Opened in 1926

Lafayette Street Bridge (Kennedy Blvd. Drawbridge), Tampa

Total Length - 320 Ft. Opened in 1938

Columbia Drive Drawbridge (Michigan Avenue Bridge), Tampa

Total Length - 420 Ft. Opened in 1913

Blackburn Point Bridge, Sarasota

Total Length - 142 Ft. Opened in 1926

Venetian Causeway, Miami

Total Length - 2.8 Miles Opened in 1925

Seven Mile Bridge, Keys

Total Length - 12 Miles Opened in 1935

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