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Ravenel Bridge Opens As North America’s Longest Cable-Stayed Span
The $632 million Ravenel Bridge over the Cooper River is dedicated as the longest cable-stayed span in North America. Arthur Ravenel Jr. notes the structure’s beauty while about 1,500 attendees witness its opening. The eight-lane span carries U S 17 between Charleston and Mount Pleasant with 1,546-foot main span and 570-foot towers.
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