The official name of the bridge is the Isaiah David Hart Bridge after the founder of Jacksonville, Isaiah Hart. The bridge was built on a bond to be paid off with tolls until they were lifted in 1989.

Our green bridge was opened in 1967 and is named after the city founder, Isaiah Hart. When Isaiah Hart came to the area, he traded $72 worth of cattle for 18 acres of land.

Nov 15, 2014 · This bridge is a very late example of its type, having been completed in 1967. As a late truss bridge, it displays a lack of rivets, and use of welded built-up beams, bolted …

Mar 23, 2022 · Spanning the St. Johns River on the eastern edge of Jacksonville’s downtown, the Hart Bridge opened to traffic on Nov. 2, 1967.

Feb 23, 2016 · Constructed in 1967, the Isaiah David Hart Bridge is a crucial part of both the city’s skyline and the connection between the Southside and downtown. The bridge is most notable …

Oct 2, 2023 · JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — UPDATE: The Hart Bridge is back open. The Hart Bridge is closed due to a maritime incident, according to Florida Department of Transportation.

Sep 22, 2025 · The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it investigated a reported hit-and-run involving a reckless driver on the Hart Bridge on Monday afternoon.

The Isaiah David Hart Bridge is a truss bridge that spans the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. It carries U.S. Route 1 Alternate (US 1 Alt.) and State Road 228 (SR 228).

The Isaiah David Hart Bridge is a truss bridge that spans the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. It carries U.S. Route 1 Alternate (US 1 Alt.) and State Road 228 (SR 228).

The Hart Bridge is closed to westbound traffic (coming into downtown Jacksonville) to a crash and icy conditions reported on the bridge.