Whether you want to fish, swim, jump, or dive (shhh), Yaphank Bridge is a favorite spot for these activities. It is also a perfect spot to watch the sun rise or set. There have been some swan dives off this bridge, something beautiful to behold. Feet-first is the most popular jumping style, but there have also been belly flops, and even enemas.

The photo below of what I assume was the second bridge was made in 1986. The daisies growing and burnout on the pavement were the charm of the bridge back then. The sad thing about the present is there is always trash thrown around this area, particularly the cemetery, and signs posted everywhere. If we want a dock built, tree work, or to buy a mattress, we will not be calling the numbers on these signs. It’s annoying they’re destroying the beauty of our hometown and lots of times end up in the lake. Signs are obsolete, get a website or social media!

Our Facebook page, Somewhere in Soddy-Daisy, has several photos of the present bridge and a couple of the former bridges.

Note: Please do not jump just because you are sad. Instead call 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.)