title: John Gorrie Memorial Bridge
text: # John Gorrie Memorial Bridge
  
  29°43′48″N 84°56′22″W﻿ / ﻿29.73008°N 84.939423°W﻿ / 29.73008; -84.939423
  
  The John Gorrie Bridge carries US 98 and US 319 over the Apalachicola Bay. It connects Apalachicola, Florida, with Eastpoint, Florida. The original John Gorrie Bridge was built in 1935, replacing a ferry service between the two towns. It included a rotating section to allow passage of ships with high masts. The current bridge was built in 1988.
  
  ## Dedication
  
  The Gorrie Bridge Opening Celebration was held on Armistice Day, November 11, 1935. Florida Governor David Sholtz cut the ribbon to officially open what was referred to as the Florida West Coast Scenic Highway.
  
  