Changing the face of Charleston:
Building of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
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Highlights
As seen from the Aquarium
East Bay on ramp
The Last Shark Fin
Closing the main span gap
Paving the bridge
The last stay cable
Opening Events
Engineering Challenges
Stories of Bridge Folks
Erecting Steel
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May 22, 2005 From the top of the west pylon

Where the Ashley and Cooper Rivers converge to make the Atlantic Ocean

From the top of the west pylon - Charleston

From the top of the west pylon - Looking west

From the top of the west pylon - Mt. Pleasant

A panoramic view looking west

A panoramic view looking east


Here are the component photos to build the panorama

Every bridge must have a secret - and our new Cooper River Bridge is no exception. Can you find the secret stone in this photo?

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Attribution: C. Frank Starmer from http://ravenelbridge.net

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