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Ok, so if I get it well at some point they did not have enough money to build a full truss bridge, so they decided fill the gap with a footbrige-like sustained with much shorter piers. Is that it?
(Ok, I’’ll just leave quietly now… :-)
Seriously: I'd love to cross it on a bike. Must be something!
What is it like in high winds? Wait, don't tell me. 😳. Think I would be crapping my pants if I had to drive across it.
Impressive, spectacular !!.
Laurent - Sounds like you read the article. Thanks.
Anon@1:14pm - My heart beats extra when I drive across it.
Henri - I'm glad you like it.
The raised span was designed to accommodate the height of container ships that go as far as Portland and container barges that can go as far as Idaho on the Snake river. If not for these tall loads, the entire bridge could have been at the level of the long span. Because this is a much newer bridge than the outdated Columbia River Crossing Bridge between Portland and Vancouver, Wa., the height requirements were designed for the bigger ships and their cargo, unlike the old Portland bridge which is a lift bridge and traffic disruptions are a daily occurrence and a traffic mess happens each time it is lifted. Plans to replace the bridge in its current location fell through several years ago when Oregon and Washington States couldn't decide on percentages of indebtedness for the project. The bridge I'd like to travel over is the high trestle arced beauty you posted several weeks ago that is in the South of France. Now that's a bridge!
Milleson - You've done your Jimmy Olsen thing again, thanks! Yes, that bridge in France would be splendid to drive on.
truly fantastic
Rick, you have featured the Ravenel Bridge connecting Charleston, SC and Mount Pleasant, but not the Grace Bridge that it replaced. This one looks amazing and so well maintained compared to the Grace Bridge, especially near the end of its life. Due to our Shop on Isle of Palms, Summers had me be a Daily Driver on it, and I was White Knuckled on many occasions. Yours looks and sounds so stable. It really is a good looking Bridge. I do have to say, the new Ravenel Bridge is a true wonder and makes the commute so easy. Times may change, but often, you still have to cross a river or two to get things done. Great Post. Thanks
Fred - I remember you talking about that old bridge and just Googled it. It's very similar to our current Interstate 5 bridge that is very old. I don't remember posting the Ravenel Bridge, but I'm sure your memory is better than mine.
It was a Fireworks Picture! Much more Fireworks than Bridge!! :)!!
Me, too.......freaks me out!
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