John Gorrie Memorial Bridge
John Gorrie Memorial Bridge | |
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Apalachicola Bay, with the John Gorrie Bridge in the background. | |
| Coordinates | 29°43′48″N 84°56′22″W / 29.73008°N 84.939423°W |
| Carries | US 98 / US 319 / SR 30 |
| Crosses | Apalachicola Bay |
| Locale | Apalachicola, Florida |
| Named for | John Gorrie |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 13,200 feet (4,000 meters) |
| History | |
| Opened | November 11, 1935 |
| Rebuilt | 1988 |
| Location | |
29°43′48″N 84°56′22″W / 29.73008°N 84.939423°W
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.