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Historic Long Key Bridge

Historic Long Key Bridge (the Long Key Viaduct) is a Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail segment between MM 63 and MM 65.5. Florida State Parks lists it among the trail bridges with cantilevered fishing platforms, and FWC describes the bridge as shared by anglers, walkers and bikers, with no entrance fee and parking at the ends.

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Useful details

Before you go

Check current Heritage Trail conditions and any bridge closures on https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/florida-keys-overseas-heritage-trail (amenities: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/florida-keys-overseas-heritage-trail/experiences-amenities). The FWC fishing-pier guide (https://gis.myfwc.com/boating_guides/Florida_Keys/pages/fishing_piers/long_key_viaduct/index.html) describes the bridge as managed by the Florida DEP Office of Greenways & Trails; its details date from a 2010 survey, so confirm parking and facilities on arrival. Follow current Florida saltwater fishing rules.

On Layton & Long Key, at MM 65–72

Historic Long Key Bridge sits in Layton & Long Key (Middle Keys, MM 65–72). A quieter stretch of bridges, shoreline parks, paddling water and small-scale lodging. This listing is for public outdoor time, with parking, heat and wildlife rules checked first.

Other parks & beaches listings currently published on Layton & Long Key include Long Key State Park. Compare them on the island or category hub rather than assuming this listing is the only option.

What this record includes

Directory category
Parks & Beaches
Island area
Layton & Long Key (Middle Keys, MM 65–72)
Mapped as
parks & beaches
Published address
US-1, MM 63 and MM 65.5, Layton & Long Key, FL
Official website on file
Yes — confirm details there
Mapped or source amenities
Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail segment, Walking and biking, Cantilevered fishing platforms, Parking at the bridge ends
Source
Florida State Parks — Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail

Confirm before you go

  • Current hours, closures, fees and access rules on the linked source
  • A working phone number — none is published on this listing
  • Today’s hours — none are published on this listing
  • No ratings or “best of” rank — this page does not score or rank places

How to use this listing

Historic Long Key Bridge is a Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail segment in Layton & Long Key (Middle Keys, MM 65–72) for walking and biking.

Check current trail conditions with Florida State Parks before you go.

Listed amenities & features

  • Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail segment
  • Walking and biking
  • Cantilevered fishing platforms
  • Parking at the bridge ends
Source & accuracy

This listing was reviewed using Florida State Parks — Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail. The official website is the right place for menus, rates, reservations and hours. Directory text is a planning aid, not a live operations feed. Last reviewed on Oct 6, 2026 using Florida State Parks — Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail.

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