Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, Charleston, South Carolina

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By: leelefever on December 19, 2005 - 2:23pm
When I lived in Charleston 1996-1998, there were two bridges over the Cooper River and just before I left, studies were done and both bridges were given a grade of "F" in terms of overall structural integrity.  Something had to be done.
 
This summer (2005) the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge was opened and replaced the two previous bridges across the Cooper River. I wrote about it on my personal blog a while back.
 
Today Sachi and I walked across the bridge to check it out - an activity I recommend.  We started from the Mt. Pleasant (north end) side of the bridge. 
 
We both have a certain fascination with such huge structures and walking across the bridge was something we both agreed we wouldn't forget.  Below are some of the pictures we took on the walk.
 
This is the first of two spans, facing south. 
 
Facing North in the middle of the spans, with Sachi
 
 Here are what is left of the old rickety bridges that are now being broken.
 
This is what it looks like at night (Not our photo)
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I'm jealous
By: Katie (not verified) on December 19, 2005 - 7:13pm
I haven't gotten to see this yet. I'm so jealous of you guys. Glad to see you guys are having fun!
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My Neck of the Woods!
By: Newley Purnell (not verified) on December 20, 2005 - 4:57pm
Fantastic pics -- I'm flying into Charleston on Thurs. evening for Xmas in Beaufort. How long will you be in the sLowcountry?
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revenel bridge
By: kellene (not verified) on September 5, 2006 - 9:14am
I just returned from Charleston last night, and I am still in a state of frustration! I do not know how many people I asked while there: Who was/is the architect for the Revenel Bridge? No one knew. The design is beautiful beyond words....thank you for the magnificent pictures! Could it be Santiago Calatrava, the Spanish architect? Cannot wait for your answer! Thanks!
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