JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Main Street Bridge is more than just a way to cross the St. Johns River — it stands as an iconic symbol of Jacksonville’s skyline and identity.
Built in 1941, this vertical lift bridge is one of the last of its kind in Florida. Its distinctive twin towers frame downtown Jacksonville and have become a familiar image locally and beyond.
Jacksonville City Councilmember Matt Carlucci mentioned during a recent appearance on “This Week in Jacksonville” that the bridge was even featured in the city’s Super Bowl logo and the Florida-Georgia football rivalry logo.
A quick online image search for “Jacksonville” often brings up the Main Street Bridge as a defining landmark, Carlucci said.
Carlucci is leading the effort to secure official recognition for the bridge by placing it on the National Register of Historic Places.
Carlucci highlighted the bridge’s unique architectural beauty and significance, saying, “It complements our skyline, the symmetry of the two towers kind of frames our skyline downtown. It was a part of our Super Bowl logo. If you just type in Jacksonville on Google and then go to images, you’ll see the Main Street Bridge everywhere.”
In the same episode, we also spoke with Jacksonville’s chief health officer about the city’s telehealth program and GOP candidate James Fishback regarding his recent controversial comments about Byron Donalds.
WATCH: Full TWIJ episode below. Carlucci interview begins at 16:45