The St. Elmo W. Acosta Bridge spans the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida on a fixed span. It is named for City Councilman St. Elmo W. Acosta, who convinced voters to approve a $950,000 bond issue for the original bridge at the site.

The St. Elmo W. Acosta Bridge spans the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida on a fixed span. It is named for City Councilman St. Elmo W. Acosta, who convinced voters to approve a $950,000 bond issue for the original bridge at the site.

Explore Jacksonville's bridges including the iconic Downtown Jacksonville bridge the Main Street Bridge, Mathews Bridge, Hart Bridge, and St. Elmo W. Acosta Bridge.

Jul 1, 2021 · It was 100 years ago that Jacksonville’s first bridge opened, the Acosta Bridge. But it wasn't always named that and what's with the connection to an elephant at the zoo? Let's explore, here...

Those looking for a pedestrian friendly bridge should venture to the Acosta Bridge. From bicycles, cars, sidewalks and the Skyway rails, the Acosta Bridge has it all. It also happens to be walking distance to the Main Street Bridge, so consider checking out both bridges in the same stop.

Jun 17, 2021 · Acosta had championed construction of Jacksonville's first automobile bridge across the St. Johns from 1904 until its opening in 1921. Florida Times-Union Archives.

Nov 29, 2018 · Opened in 1921, the Jacksonville St. Johns River Bridge (later renamed St. Elmo W. Acosta Bridge), was the first automobile and pedestrian bridge to span the St. Johns River.

The St. Elmo W. Acosta Bridge spans the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida on a fixed span. It is named for City Councilman St. Elmo W. Acosta, who convinced voters to approve a $950,000 bond issue for the original bridge at the site.

The Acosta Bridge is significant not only to Jacksonville, but to the state of Florida and East Coast. The San Marco Preservation Society was thrilled to bring these events to our community, celebrating local history.

The St. Elmo W. Acosta Bridge spans the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida on a fixed span. It is named for City Councilman St. Elmo W. Acosta, who convinced voters to approve a $950,000 bond issue for the original bridge at the site.