John O'Connell Bridge, Road bridge in Sitka, United States.
The John O'Connell Bridge stretches 1,255 feet across the Sitka Channel, connecting Baranof Island to Japonski Island with its cable-stayed girder design.
Built for 3.2 million dollars and opened in 1972, this structure marked a milestone as the first cable-stayed girder span bridge constructed in the United States.
Named after a former Sitka mayor, the bridge stands as a representation of local infrastructure development and appears frequently in regional photographs.
The structure provides essential access to Sitka's airport, medical facilities, and Coast Guard station, serving thousands of residents and visitors daily.
Engineers Roy Peratrovich Jr. and Dennis Nottingham incorporated innovative cable-stayed technology to withstand Alaska's seismic activity and weather conditions.
Location: Alaska
Official opening: 1972
GPS coordinates: 57.04782,-135.34054
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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