Across the Bridge

Looking East from the New US-1 Bridge
Jupiter, FL
December 13, 2025

 Biking across bridges in South Florida often results in seeing some of the most stunning scenes. Of course, driving a car across the bridges provides a similar, only more brief view. And as the driver, I often cannot fully comprehend and enjoy the scene. 

Looking West to the New US-1 Bridge
Jupiter, FL
November 5, 2025

The first year anniversary of the new US-1 bridge across the ICW and Loxahatchee River is upon us. The bridge has returned to a normal part of life since the reopening, but I remember the traffic disaster in Tequesta during the construction.

A couple of days ago, I embarked on a 16-mile bike ride, crossing the newly constructed US-1 Bridge twice. I couldn’t help but marvel at the significant improvement in the bridge’s design compared to the previous span. Gone are the steel grates that posed a risk of losing balance; instead, there’s a dedicated bike lane. The breathtaking views from the bridge are simply stunning. On the day of my ride, the sky was a mesmerizing blend of blue and clouds, and the Intra Coastal Waterway (ICW) was relatively calm. Traffic was light, allowing me to effortlessly ascend to what may be the highest elevation in Jupiter, excluding the lighthouse.   

The view in each direction is stunning. I wanted to stop and linger, but there is a solid divider between the bike lane and the pedestrian walkway where the rest area is located. 

I checked my ride log for 2025, and I expect to complete over 1500 miles this year. That is lower than previous years as I have not to been riding as often lately due to travel. 

The ride across the bridge, however, was memorable and I am adding that circuit into my ride rotation. 

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL