The Bahia Honda
railroad bridge was originally built by Henry Flagler is part of the FEC's
Overseas Railroad. Opened in 1912,
Flagler funded the railway construction between Miami and Key West using his
own personal funds. It was purchased by the State of
Florida and converted for highway use in 1938.
Rather than rebuilding
the bridge, the top of the structure was redecked for use as the Overseas
Highway, the existing deck inside
the truss was too narrow for vehicular traffic.
