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Cooper River Bridge, United States of America



The main span towers are founded on 10ft diameter drilled shafts surrounded by rock islands. The towers will stand 570ft above the water.


  • Cooper River Bridge will connect two major municipal areas and offers eight...

  • The main span towers are founded on 10ft diameter drilled shafts surrounded...

  • Light planes, located at the apex, reinforce the tower's diamond shape. These...

  • The creation of a landmark architectural design in the area is the driving...

  • The bridge opened to traffic in July 2005, nearly a year early.

  • The diamond shaped supports are distinctive.

  • Bridge construction (structural steel).

  • The road deck leading to the bridge.

  • Structural steel being fabricated.

  • Section of the bridge being lifted into position.

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