Eustis neighborhood evacuated after bridge breaks, possibly damaging pipe: Official

Eustis neighborhood evacuated after bridge collapse

A bridge collapse in Eustis prompted the evacuation of more than 20 people from their homes.

EUSTIS, Fla. - Some homes have been evacuated from a neighborhood in Eustis on Thursday night after part of a bridge broke, according to Police Chief Craig Capri.

It happened at Spring Ridge Estates.

A bridge collapse in Eustis prompted the evacuation of more than 20 people from their homes.

Chief Capri said a piece of the bridge structure broke and fell, and hit a pipe. He said there is concern about that pipe, so officials have turned off the water to the neighborhood.

The neighborhood is being evacuated, totaling roughly 23 people, he said. No homes in the neighborhood are at risk of sinking. The bridge itself is still operating and cars are able to drive over it, he said.

Eustis neighborhood evacuated after bridge damaged

More than 20 homes have been evacuated from a neighborhood in Eustis on Thursday night after part of a private bridge broke, according to Eustis Fire Chief Michael Swanson. Chief Swanson provides can update on the situation.

21 homes evacuated

Eustis Fire Chief Michael Swanson said the bridge is "eroding as we speak." 

While the cause is under investigation, authorities said it's likely due to the most recent flooding from last weekend's torrential rains. One rain gauge in Eustis reported 19" of rain on Sunday. Several other areas received more than 12" of rain.