Million Dollar Bridge, Bascule bridge in Portland, Maine, US
The Million Dollar Bridge spans the Fore River between Portland and South Portland with a horizontal clearance of 100 feet for maritime navigation.
Constructed after permits were issued in 1893, the bridge officially opened in 1916 and remained under Cumberland County ownership until its transfer to Maine DOT in 1959.
The bridge represented early 20th-century transportation infrastructure development in Maine, connecting communities across the Fore River for vehicles and pedestrians.
The bridge carried Route 77 traffic until 1997, when the adjacent Casco Bay Bridge opened as its modern replacement with enhanced navigational clearance.
On September 27, 1996, the Liberian Tankship Julie N struck the bridge during the construction phase of its replacement, necessitating emergency repairs.
Official opening: 1916
GPS coordinates: 43.64465,-70.25656
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:51
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