Shands Bridge reopens after it was hit by a barge
The Shands Bridge has reopened after a barge hit the structure, the Florida Department of Transportation announced Wednesday morning.
The Shands Bridge connects U.S. 17 in Clay County to State Road 13 in St. Johns County along State Road 16 over the St. Johns River.
Inspectors assessed the structure and determined it was safe for travel at about 10:30 a.m.
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