The bridge, started in 1977, was constructed by Gulf Contracting Inc, FL and was completed in 1979.

On the river it crosses the ICW at Statute Mile 953, south of flashing day beacon #145A.

In 2018, the bridge was found to be in critical condition, needing prompt repair.

It was assessed to be structurally deficient in May 2020 according to Florida Department of Transportation inspection reports.

[4] Citizens are petitioning the government to add concrete barriers to protect the bicycle lanes after a child was killed crossing the bridge.