Carries US 98 / US 319 / SR 30 Named for John Gorrie Body of water Apalachicola Bay Locale Apalachicola | Crosses Apalachicola Bay Opened 11 November 1935 Rebuilt 1988 | |
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Similar Bert Dosh Memorial Bridge, Trammell Bridge, Snow‑Reed Swing Bridge, Francis P Whitehair Bridge, Coral Springs Covered | ||
The John Gorrie Bridge carries US 98 and US 319 over the Apalachicola Bay. It connects Apalachicola, Florida with Eastpoint, Florida. 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.
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Map of John Gorrie Memorial Bridge, Eastpoint, FL 32328, USA
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.
References
John Gorrie Memorial Bridge Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA