Sand Bar Ferry Bridge, Steel truss bridge at Augusta, United States
Sand Bar Ferry Bridge is a steel truss bridge that spans the Savannah River between Augusta, Georgia and Aiken County, South Carolina, carrying traffic along State Highway 28. The structure measures approximately 1,200 feet in length and features a distinctive metal framework designed to withstand the river's flow and weight demands.
The bridge was built in 1922 by the Virginia Bridge and Iron Company as a critical link between Georgia and South Carolina. Over the decades it has been modified and strengthened to accommodate growing traffic demands and modern transportation needs.
The bridge stands as a testament to early 20th-century engineering methods, documented in detail within the Historic American Engineering Record at the Library of Congress.
The bridge is accessed via State Highway 28 and experiences regular daily traffic from commuters and commercial vehicles. Visitors should approach from either the Georgia or South Carolina side depending on their location and plan accordingly for busy periods.
This metal structure represents the sole remaining Pratt rigid deck truss bridge in South Carolina and one of two Warren rigid deck truss bridges in the region.
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