Mathers Bridge is a low-level swing bridge located on the southern tip of Merritt Island, Florida, crossing the Banana River at the end of County Road 3. History The bridge was built in 1927 by John Mathers in order to connect Merritt Island to what is now Indian Harbour Beach, and was moved to its present location in 1952. It was constructed by the Austin Brothers Bridge Company. The bridge and the control house were rehabilitated in 2007. During the summer of 2022, the bridge was closed indefinitely due to corrosion. See also References Bridges in Brevard County, Florida Bridges completed in 1927 Swing bridges in the United States Road bridges in Florida Indian River Lagoon Bridges over the Banana River 1927 establishments in Florida