Cochrane–Africatown USA Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Mobile, United States.
The Cochrane-Africatown USA Bridge extends 7,291 feet across the Mobile River, featuring steel cables supported by 350-foot-tall main piers.
The 1991 construction replaced an older vertical-lift bridge that had served the area for 60 years, requiring a temporary ferry service during the transition.
The bridge name recognizes the historic Africatown settlement, established by individuals who were brought to the United States as slaves during the Civil War era.
The structure provides an essential route for vehicles carrying hazardous materials, eliminating a 50-mile detour previously required due to tunnel restrictions.
The bridge incorporates a specialized cable-anchoring system that enables maintenance crews to repair cables while maintaining regular traffic flow across the span.
Location: Alabama
Inception: 1991
Official opening: 1991
GPS coordinates: 30.73330,-88.04280
Latest update: May 12, 2025 00:07
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