same J. E. Campbell that crossed the first bridge, was the first to cross this bridge. Third bridge The third bridge contains two twin spans that are long. According to the Melbourne Centennial Book the official start of construction was February 2, 1976, and the bridge was expected to be complete by fall of 1977. It appears to have been delayed with the westbound span being constructed in 1977 and ending 2 years later. From bridge id numbers, it appears that the western relief bridges were also constructed during this time. Construction of the eastbound span did not begin until 1981 and finished in 1984. Component bridges Ernest Kouwen-Hoven Memorial Bridge The Ernest Kouwen-Hoven Memorial Bridge is the official name of the high-rise span, officially dedicated by the State of Florida Legislature on 28 May 1978. This name is not used locally, and only appears in official government documents. Relief bridges These bridges are unremarkable, and have no appreciable change in grade. The easternmost relief bridge is commonly used by local fishermen. Sources Bridge ID's Town of Indialantic Meeting Minutes September 14, 2005 Town of Indialantic Meeting Minutes April 19, 2005 Contract Bidding Information for main-span work Bridge length Florida Geographical Data Library Search under Transportation Networks, "Bridges" retrieve "RCI Bridges". Data retrieved by using modified shp2text program. Original bridge length Trip to Florida by Scott M. Kozel Bridge history Melbourne Beach Historical Trail Town of Indialantic History Page Brevard County Historical Commission - Indian River Journal Quarterly - Fall 2002 Melbourne Centennial Book. Melbourne Chamber of Commerce. 1980 Kiwanis Park at Geiger Point At the base of the causeway on the western side is the Kiwanis Park at Geiger Point, a 7-acre community park managed by the Brevard County Parks & Recreation. References Buildings and structures in Melbourne, Florida Bridges in Brevard County, Florida Bridges completed in 1921 Bridges completed in 1941 Bridges completed in 1979 Bridges completed in 1984 Bridges over the Indian River (Florida) Bridges of the United States Numbered Highway System Causeways in Florida Former toll bridges in Florida U.S. Route 92 Indian River Lagoon Road bridges in Florida Swing bridges in the United States Concrete bridges in the United States