The creation of a landmark architectural design in the area is the driving idea behind the Cooper River Bridge project. The single tower scheme is intended to reflect the nearby elegance of the city of Charleston.
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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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