William B. Umstead Bridge, Road bridge in Dare County, United States.
The William B. Umstead Bridge spans 14,265 feet across Croatan Sound, connecting Manns Harbor with Roanoke Island through US Route 64.
The steel stringer bridge opened in 1955 as the first major crossing structure in the Outer Banks region of North Carolina.
The bridge honors William B. Umstead, who served as North Carolina Governor and United States Senator before the structure's dedication in 1957.
During July and August, the speed limit reduces from 55 to 20 miles per hour at dawn and dusk to protect migrating birds.
The western section of the bridge functions as a temporary home for 100,000 purple martins during their annual migration to Brazil.
Location: Dare County
Inception: 1955
Official opening: 1955
GPS coordinates: 35.91850,-75.74910
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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