SEVEN MILE BRIDGE
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Bridge in 1982, built by architect J.-C. Meredith, used by residents, cyclists, fishermen and joggers in April
The jewel of the Overseas Highway's most recent bridges is undoubtedly the Seven Mile Bridge, one of the longest bridges in the world when it was inaugurated in 1982. It consists of 288 pieces of 41 meters long, built on land and then assembled at sea from barges, and 564 pillars. It extends over 11 km between Knight's Key and Little Duck Key and its curved shape in the central part allows the passage of large ships. When looking at the ocean side (on the left when going down south), the original shape of the bridge allows to see Pigeon Key, from its starting point (Knight's Key). The bridge was built by architect J.-C. Meredith, using a special cement from Germany that would allow it to withstand the most vigorous regional hurricanes. The Seven Mile Bridge opened to traffic in 1982. The new track follows the route of the old Flagler Railroad (1909-1912). The old, discontinuous structures are not open to traffic. They are, however, used on certain sections by local residents, cyclists and anglers. Parking lots have been built before and after most of the bridges of the new road. Ideal to take a photo break or to meet the locals and their fishing (usually quite abundant). Every year in April, for a few hours on a Saturday, the bridge is closed to traffic to make way for the more than 1,500 joggers of the 7-Mile Bridge Run.
