Friday, September 28, 2012

Maryland - Chesapeake Bay Bridge 1958


Chesapeake Bay Bridge Linking Western and Eastern Shores of Maryland

Third longest bridge in the world composed of 123 spans, 4.35 miles over water.  Overall length 7.727 miles.  Length of suspension spans, 2,922 1/2 feet.  Roadway, 198 1/2 feet above Chesapeake Bay at highest point.  Cost, $45,000.000.
1958

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