Mathers Bridge

Mathers Bridge is a low-level swing bridge located on the southern tip of Merritt [Island, Florida|Merritt Island], Florida, crossing the Banana River at the end of County Road 3. The bridge connects local streets S. Tropical Trl. and Banana River Dr.

History

The bridge was built in 1927 by John Mathers in order to connect Merritt Island to what is now Indian Harbour Beach, and was moved to its present location in 1952. It was constructed by the Austin Brothers Bridge Company. The bridge and the control house were rehabilitated in 2007. During the summer of 2022, the bridge was closed for repair due to corrosion. As of March 2023, the bridge is fully functional, allowing many boats to pass via its swinging mechanism each day.