John Gorrie Memorial Bridge

Bridge in Florida, United States of America
29°43′48″N 84°56′22″W / 29.73008°N 84.939423°W / 29.73008; -84.939423Carries US 98 / US 319 / SR 30CrossesApalachicola BayLocaleApalachicola, FloridaNamed forJohn GorrieCharacteristicsTotal length13,200 feet (4,000 meters)HistoryOpenedNovember 11, 1935Rebuilt1988LocationMap
John Gorrie Memorial Bridge

29°43′48″N 84°56′22″W / 29.73008°N 84.939423°W / 29.73008; -84.939423

The John Gorrie Bridge carries US 98 and US 319 over the Apalachicola Bay. It connects Apalachicola, Florida, with Eastpoint, Florida.[1] The original John Gorrie Bridge was built in 1935, replacing a ferry service between the two towns. It included a rotating section to allow passage of ships with high masts. The current bridge was built in 1988.

Dedication

The Gorrie Bridge Opening Celebration was held on Armistice Day, November 11, 1935. Florida Governor David Sholtz cut the ribbon to officially open what was referred to as the Florida West Coast Scenic Highway.[2]

References

  1. ^ Waitley, Douglas (2003). Best Backroads of Florida. Pineapple Press. pp. 227–232. ISBN 978-1-56164-283-0.
  2. ^ Crestview, Florida, "Northwest Florida's New Highway", Okaloosa News-Journal, Friday 1 November 1935, Volume 21, Number 49, page 2.

External links

  • Frankin County Florida Brochure
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