With the 3rd anniversary of the Arther Ravenel Bridge (a.k.a. the Cooper River Bridge) we thought that we would pay tribute by sharing some interesting facts.

Saturday, July 9th & Sunday, July 10th 2005: The Low Country hosted a Bridge Open House in which thousands from all over attended to walk and bike the new span.

Thursday, July 14th 2005: The Official Bridge Lighting Ceremony and Mile of Fireworks across the Cooper River was held. This was a spectacular event.

Saturday, July 16th 2005: The dedication of the Cooper River Bridge was held mid-span between the towers and the first vehicles were allowed to cross immediately following the dedication.

The main span for the new bridge is 1546 feet long, the longest cable stay span in North America (at the time).

The Bridge construction includes 15 ramps. The bridge is 3.5 miles from end to end.

Design & construction of the bridge were completed in 4 years, a year earlier than the 5 years allowed in the contract.

At peak construction, more than 1000 field workers and office staff worked to build the bridge.

The towers are 572 feet tall and provide 186 feet shipping clearance for a new 1000 foot channel in the Cooper River.

A bridge has crossed the Cooper River since 1929 when the John P. Grace Bridge was opened for 2 lanes of traffic. The Silas N. Pearman Bridge was opened for 3 lanes of traffic in 1966. The Arthur Ravenel Bridge carries 8 lanes of traffic and a 12 foot shared pedestrian/bicycle lane.

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