Most People Don’t Know The Story Behind Florida’s Abandoned Bridge To Nowhere

Florida has a lot of interesting abandoned places that are worth exploring, or at the very least learning about if you can’t actually get onto the property. It’s not all beaches, alligators, and funny headlines coming out of this state. But what’s been dubbed the “Bridge to Nowhere” in Florida is truly something special. The Suwannee Springs Bridge in Florida is tucked away in the forest, off of a quiet street, over the beautiful Suwannee River. If you weren’t in the know, you would never have a sense that it was there. The bridge has an extremely unique history. Come see what makes this abandoned bridge to nowhere in Florida such a special hidden gem.

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Completed in 1931 by a company called Austin Brothers Bridge Company, this beautiful bridge was used for many years as the main roadway within the area. It spans 160 feet over the river and was built in a traditional Parker design with riveted connections and concrete T beams.

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An updated bridge bypass was created, which left the bridge to become forgotten over time. What was once a vibrant causeway and an integral part of city life suddenly became dilapidated and forgotten.

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The steel is still as strong as ever, and visitors are able to come and snag some photos and drone videos of the area. It's become a popular spot for photography due to its positioning over the river, offering beautiful views across the stunning Florida landscape.

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Local artists have come to explore the bridge and create murals, paintings, tags, and so forth, coloring a uniquely beautiful display. It's an interesting dynamic, the way the industrial, rusty bridge looks exploding with a burst of vibrant spray paint colors. The organic lines of the graffiti contrast in a striking way with the utilitarian design of the bridge. Here, art lives in perfect harmony with the ordinary. What was once a forgotten piece of history has become a dynamic new art installation.

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Plus, it doesn’t hurt that guests will be able to take some abandoned bridge photos with the beauty of the Suwannee River as the backdrop. Whether you come for a photoshoot, to take in work by local artists, or to just spend some time pensively enjoying the river, the Suwanee Springs Bridge is the place to do it. It's one of the most fascinating abandoned places in Florida.

Thanks to YouTuber Into The Water With James we have a glimpse at what this bridge looks like up close!

Have you ever been to the Bridge to Nowhere in Florida? Share with us your experience in the comments section! We love to hear where our readers have been and what they think about the unique sites each state has to offer. For more places like this, take an adventurous road trip to these abandoned places in Florida.