Wabasso Bridge

Summary

The Wabasso Causeway Bridge is a two-lane concrete bridge spanning the Indian River (Intracoastal Waterway) in Indian River County, Florida. The bridge was built by Scott Construction Company and was completed in 1970.

Wabasso Causeway Bridge
Coordinates27°45′41″N 80°24′58″W / 27.76139°N 80.41611°W / 27.76139; -80.41611
Carries SR 510
CrossesIndian River
LocaleIndian River County, Florida
Characteristics
Designconcrete deck
Clearance below20 m (66 ft)
History
Opened1970
Location
Map

The Florida Department of Transportation numbers are 880051 and 880053.

It crosses the Intracoastal Waterway at Statute Mile 943, southeast of unlighted day beacon #80.

The two-lane bridge has a vertical clearance of 65 feet (20 m). The bridge replaced the old drawbridge that was built in 1927.

References edit

  • Bridge Information from Florida Department of Transportation
  • Cruiser Net, Bridge Directory, Southeastern USA Bridge Directory
  • Indian River Genealogical Society: History - 2007 POSTCARD HISTORY SERIES (Arcadia Publishing)
  • Indian River County historical timeline from Ancestry.com