Sunshine Skyway Bridge Live Cam

A central cable-stayed bridge that spans Lower Tampa Bay to connect St. Petersburg

I-275 NB at North Toll

I-275 N at 16.1 NB

I-275 S at 16.9 SB

I-275 S of North Toll

What You're Watching

This camera provides a live view of Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Sunshine Skyway Bridge History The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge spanning Tampa Bay in Florida, United States. Here's a brief history of the bridge: The original Sunshine Skyway Bridge was a cantilever bridge that opened to traffic in 1954. It connected St. Petersburg and Terra Ceia and was a vital link in the U.S. Route 19 highway. In 1969, a collision between the SS Summi.

Best Times to Watch

Time / PeriodWhat to expect
Early mornings 6–9am localQuietest — best light on water; surfers and fishermen active
Midday (11am–2pm) in seasonPeak beach activity; clearest water visibility in sunlight
SunsetGolden light — often most visually dramatic period
Storm / approaching weatherCheck wave size and conditions before visiting

Quick Facts

History & Context

Sunshine Skyway Bridge History The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge spanning Tampa Bay in Florida, United States. Here's a brief history of the bridge: The original Sunshine Skyway Bridge was a cantilever bridge that opened to traffic in 1954. It connected St. Petersburg and Terra Ceia and was a vital link in the U.S. Route 19 highway. In 1969, a collision between the SS Summit Venture and a pier of the bridge caused a section of the bridge to collapse, killing 35 people. In 1980, construction of a new bridge began. The new bridge was designed as a cable-stayed bridge, which is more resistant to high winds and was deemed safer than the original cantilever bridge. The new Sunshine Skyway Bridge opened to traffic in 1987. It is 4 miles long and has a vertical clearance of 193 feet, allowing large ships to pass under it. The bridge has won numerous awards for its design and construction, including the Presidential Design Award and the American Institute of Steel Construction's Most Beautiful Steel Bridge award. In 2005, the Florida Department of Transportation added a suicide prevention barrier to the bridge to prevent people from jumping off it.

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