Sidney Lanier Bridge | Brunswick, Georgia

The Sidney Lanier Bridge opened in April 2003. has a total length of 7,780 feet, consisting of two 625-foot side spans and a 1,250-foot main span. The width of the bridge is 71 feet between curbs. The navigation channel has a minimum horizontal clearance of 400 feet and a vertical clearance of 185 feet. Supported by 176 stay cables, the main span is anchored into twin pylons rising 480 feet above the surface of the river.
The information on the bridge was found at www.tylin.com/en/projects/sid...
Historical information on the ships colliding with the old bridge were found at www.nytimes.com/1972/11/09/ar...
apnews.com/article/5eb1554920...
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[@3rin817]

Love the marshes! So beautiful

[@imserious2187]

It’s a no for me