Visit Orlando Bridges

Visit Orlando Bridges

by Mellanie Hermin

Orlando is the biggest inland city in Florida. The final topography of the city of Orlando is both low and wet, making Orlando bridges necessary for spanning the numerous lakes, marshes and swamps which make up the Orlando area landscape. Much of Orlando centers on Disney World Resort, the well-liked theme park for which the town is most famed for. The Disney Amphitheater is located in Lake Eola Park, where a water fountain portrays the nickname of Orlando as "The City Beautiful". While the state of Florida has a good range of bridges that traverse and cross cross many miles of inland and inter-coastal waters, the bridges of Orlando are straightforward and typically built round the the Disney World Resort, and to satisfy local traffic and intercity wishes.

Emory L. Bennett Causeway

Found on U.S. Highway 1, the Emory L. Bennett Causeway was dedicated in 1963 as a two lane toll bridge. The bridge spans the Indian River Lagoon as well as Banana River, and crosses over Merritt Island. It was named after Emory L. Bennett, who received a Medal of Honor for his actions during the Korean War.

Remodeled Railroad Trail Bridges - West Orange Trail Bridge

Originally built for the Orange Belt Railroad Line, the West Orange Trail Bridge is presently a renovated road that takes travelers through Orlando via the old railroad route. The trail itself weaves along the old, original path of the historical railroad, with many cuts and divisions that make allowance for train use of the existing rail tracks for commerce and business. The bridge is a covered one lane crossing over the Florida Turnpike, AKA the Ronald Reagan Highway, and the nation's 3rd most traveled toll road.

Cady Way Trail Bridge

Other bridges in Orlando that are built on abandoned rail tracks include the Cady Way Trail Bridge. The Cady Way Trail is found on what used to be the East Florida and Atlantic Railroad. Used essentially as a pedestrian bridge and bike trail, it's a tied arch bridge with a basket weave netting supported by green arched beams. The bridge crosses over S.R. 436, and the trail is popular for marathon runs for Orlando residents.

Suburban Covered Bridges - Old Horatio Covered Bridge

Old Horatio Covered Bridge is a covered bridge on a quiet residential street, leading into an Orlando area park and suburb. No lorries are permitted, considering that the bridge has a clearance of only six feet and ten inches. The bridge is made of wood and situated on Horatio Avenue, spanning a canal connecting lakes Maitland and Minnehaha. This two lane covered bridge is a modern construction and one of the many modern covered bridges called "suburb covered bridges" found the Orlando area.

Walt Disney World Swing Bridge

One of the most renowned bridges in Orlando is Walt Disney World Swing Bridge. Walt Disney World Swing Bridge is a heavily bolted pony truss bridge crossing canal on the Disney World Railroad. The Walt Disney World Swing Bridge is open to park traffic.



Mellanie Hermin has been interested in <a href="http://www.orlandohistoricalspots.com/landmarks/bridges-in-orlando/">Orlando bridges</a> for a long while. Hermin has written op-eds and editorial pieces for many online publications, which canbe found <a href="http://www.orlandohistoricalspots.com/landmarks/">here</a>.

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