Seven Bridges of Jacksonville, Florida: Crossing the St. Johns River

Jacksonville ("River City") spans the St. Johns River with seven vehicle bridges (north to south):

1. Trout River Bridge (I-295 / Buckman Bridge) – 2.9 mi, 1970/2006.
2. Dames Point Bridge (I-295 East Beltway) – cable-stayed, 3,250 ft main span, 1989.
3. Matthews Bridge (SR 115 / Arlington Expy) – 1953, cantilever truss.
4. Hart Bridge (US 1 / MLK Jr. Pkwy) – 1967, cantilever truss.
5. Main Street Bridge (US 1/23 / Main St) – 1941, vertical lift (rarely opens).
6. Acosta Bridge (SR 13 / San Marco Blvd) – 1991 replacement (original 1921), segmental box girder.
7. Fuller Warren Bridge (I-95) – 2002 replacement (original 1954), wide deck with bike/ped path.

Significance

• St. Johns is one of few US rivers flowing north.
• Bridges define Jacksonville’s urban form—downtown (northbank) vs. Southside / Arlington / Mandarin.
• Dames Point is a landmark; Acosta & Fuller Warren carry I-95/I-295 heavy freight.

Pedestrian access: Main St, Acosta, Fuller Warren have sidewalks; Riverwalks on both banks connect parks, museums, hotels.