Wilkes T. Thrasher Bridge, Steel bridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.
The Wilkes T. Thrasher Bridge stretches four lanes across the Tennessee River, connecting both sides of Chattanooga with its steel rigid-frame construction.
Built in 1955 as a two-lane structure after advocacy from Hamilton County Judge Wilkes T. Thrasher, the bridge underwent expansion to four lanes during the 1980s.
The bridge stands as a testament to local infrastructure development, named after a county judge who persistently advocated for its construction to serve the community.
Located at coordinates 35°06′16″N 85°13′45″W, the bridge carries Tennessee State Route 153 over the Chickamauga Dam, providing essential vehicle and pedestrian access.
The bridge exhibits an unusual construction method, being built directly atop the Chickamauga Dam fifteen years after the dam's completion, rather than simultaneously.
Location: Tennessee
GPS coordinates: 35.10450,-85.22910
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:41
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