The bridge has evolved from a five span UNCOVERED wooden Burr Truss structure which was built in 1884, 1885 and was officially opened in 1886.

In 1911 the three middle UNCOVERED spans were replaced with the present steel spans, and in 1917 the original wooden piers were replaced with concrete piers.

The misconception that the bridge was originally fully covered and that somehow all these initially covered spans, burned, and were replaced with steel uncovered spans is totally mistaken.

There are many photos of the Florenceville Bridge which confirm the history as outlined above.

The bridge affords very scenic views of the Saint John River and the Town of Florenceville-Bristol.