Acosta Bridge, Jacksonville

Name: Acosta Bridge
Address: Jacksonville, United States

#31 among attractions in Jacksonville

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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. It carries a total of six lanes of SR 13 with the two-track Jacksonville Skyway in the median and sidewalks on the outside. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1994 (30 years ago)Length: 1645 ftWidth: 151 ftCoordinates: 30°19'7"N, 81°39'43"W

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Acosta Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laura Street, Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville Riverwalks.

0.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping district
Laura Street, Jacksonville
16 min walk • Laura Street is a north–south street in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, named for the daughter of the city's founder, Isaiah D. Hart. Historically, the downtown portion of Laura Street has been considered the financial district of Jacksonville.
0.5 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville
12 min walk • Nestled along the Northbank of the St. Johns River, Jacksonville Landing was a bustling marketplace and a beloved social hub in Jacksonville, Florida. For years, it served as a go-to destination for both locals and tourists looking to enjoy shopping, dining,...
1.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville
29 min walk • VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena is a multi-purpose arena located in Jacksonville, Florida. It currently serves as the home arena of the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, the Jacksonville Giants of the American Basketball Association, and the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League.
~1770 ftE
Park
Jacksonville Riverwalks, Jacksonville
9 min walk • The Jacksonville Riverwalks are a network of multi-use trails and open space developments along both the north and south banks of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida.
~860 ftNE
Park, Fountain
Friendship Fountain, Jacksonville
5 min walk • Friendship Fountain is a large fountain in Jacksonville, Florida. It is in St. Johns River Park at the west end of Downtown Jacksonville's Southbank Riverwalk attraction.
0.5 miNE
Bridge
Main Street Bridge, Jacksonville
13 min walk • The Main Street Bridge, officially the John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge, is a bridge crossing the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. It was the second bridge built across the river. It carries four lanes of traffic, and is signed as US 1/US 90. A lift bridge, it opened in July 1941 at a cost of $1.5 million.
0.8 miN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Jacksonville
20 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, also known as MOCA Jacksonville, is a contemporary art museum in Jacksonville, Florida, funded and operated as a "cultural institute" of the University of North Florida.
0.6 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Florida Theatre, Jacksonville
17 min walk • The Florida Theatre is a historic American movie theater located in Jacksonville, Florida. Opened in April 1927, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1982. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the building on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places.
~730 ftE
Museum, History museum, Observatories and planetariums
Museum of Science and History, Jacksonville
4 min walk • The Museum of Science & History is a museum in Jacksonville, Florida. It is a private, non-profit institution located on the Southbank Riverwalk, and the city's most visited museum. It specializes in science and local history exhibits.
~730 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Jacksonville
4 min walk • Bryan-Gooding Planetarium in the Alexander Brest Science Theatre is a planetarium in the Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
0.5 miN
Event space, Social club
Wells Fargo Center, Jacksonville
14 min walk • Wells Fargo Center is a skyscraper in the downtown area of Jacksonville, Florida, at the southeast corner of Bay and Laura streets. Standing 535 feet tall, it is the city's second-tallest building. It was formerly known as the Modis Building until 2011, when Wells Fargo acquired the naming rights.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Acosta Bridge?

Nearby attractions include St. Johns River Taxi, Jacksonville (1 min walk), Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Jacksonville (4 min walk), Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Jacksonville (4 min walk), Museum of Science and History, Jacksonville (4 min walk).

How to get to Acosta Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Acosta Bridge:

Train

San Marco (3 min walk)
Riverplace (9 min walk)

Bus

Acosta • Lines: Red (19 min walk)
Courthouse • Lines: Red (21 min walk)