The bridge is named for Merrill P. Barber, the mayor of Vero Beach from 1947 to 1949, and member of the Florida Senate from the 12th District from 1954 to 1958 and from the 29th District from 1963 to 1968. The Current Merrill P. Barber Bridge, built by Odebrecht Contractors of Florida, Inc., is a concrete arch bridge that spans SR60 over the Indian River and Intracoastal Waterway in Indian River County, Florida. Merrill Barber bridge has a total length of 3,834 feet (1,169 m) with a main span of 100 feet (30 m) and a 65 ft vertical clearance.
The coordinates will bring you to an area south of the bridge. There you will find the answers to the following questions:
- In what year did a parade of Model T automobiles cross the bridge on Labor Day?
- In what year after successful lobbying by Florida State Senator Merrill P. Barber was a new bridge built?
- In what decade was the current bridge you see and use built?
- Please post a selfie with the bridge in the background. (optional)
Royal Palm Pointe Park is open between 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
Bring your swimsuit for a splash in the park or a fishing pole to try to catch the big one!
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