Merrill P. Barber Bridge

The Merrill P. Barber Bridge is a concrete arch bridge that spans the Indian River Intracoastal Waterway in Indian River County, Florida.

A fishing pier is constructed below the bridge on the east side.

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.

This bridge was in constant state of disrepair and was removed, barged out to sea and sunk to become a reef.

The steel bascule span was purchased by Disney and is in Orlando at the Walt Disney World theme park.

Aerial view looking south of the new barber bridge and the location of the previous drawbridge at royal palm pointe. Veterans Island and 17th St. bridge visible in the background.