Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Sunshine Skyway Bridge is a highway bridge in Tampa Bay, Florida, that crosses 29,040 feet (5.5 miles or about 8.85 km). Every day, about 50,500 vehicles (cars and trucks) cross over the bridge. The bridge is considered Florida's "flag bridge" (Florida's most important bridge). On May 9, 1980, a freighter ship, called the MV Summit Venture, ran into one of the bridge's supporting columns. 1200 feet (366 meters) of the bridge fell into the water, and 35 people were killed. The bridge was reconstructed to its current version in 1987.



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David Derrick
19 August 2014
With a scenic view of Tampa bay this is a dramatic bridge to drive to and from points south of Tampa.
Jamie Brock
22 July 2012
The Travel Channel rated the Sunshine Skyway #3 in its special on the "Top 10 Bridges" in the World. The bridge is considered the "flag bridge" of Florida.
Nancy Martin
23 January 2016
Take your time going over this bridge, the view from the top is amazing on any given day!
Dwayne Kilbourne
16 April 2012
My favorite bridge in the world... go 30 minutes out of your way and pay the toll to drive across this masterpiece!!
Lindsay Blide
6 March 2012
Love driving out of St Pete and seeing Anna Maria Island off in the distance ( far right ) I love the view!!! The sunsets look amazing.
Lera Juno
16 January 2013
Beautiful, day or night
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