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
Building Bridge Blog

October 22, 2004:
Final group of three anchors added to the east pier

Main Span

West Pylon

East Pylon

October 22, 2004:

West approach: Completing 12th cable bundles

west gap

East approach: Addition of the 12th anchors east gap

West Approach: Completed the 12th cable bundles
East Approach: Completed the installation of the east pier triple anchor beam

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