Charles Hardaway Marks Bridges, Road bridge in Chesterfield County and Hopewell, United States.
Description
Charles Hardaway Marks Bridges are twin spans carrying State Route 10 over the Appomattox River between Chesterfield County and Hopewell. The structure connects two communities in the Richmond-Petersburg region.
History
The first span was completed in the early 1970s to cross the river. A second span was added in the 1990s to handle increasing traffic.
Culture
The bridges are named after Charles Hardaway Marks, a former Marine officer and state legislator whose name appears on a plaque at the site. The naming connects the crossing to local history and this person's long service in the area.
Practical
The bridges carry regular vehicle traffic and are maintained to safety standards for daily use. You can cross them by following State Route 10 between the two communities.
Did you know?
A drawbridge once stood at this location, where a tragic bus accident occurred in 1935. This historical event adds weight to what you see when passing over the newer structure.
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