Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Charleston, United States.
The bridge stretches 2.7 miles across the Cooper River with two diamond-shaped towers rising 575 feet above the water surface.
The structure replaced the Grace Memorial Bridge and Pearman Bridge in 2005, becoming the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America at that time.
The Cooper River Bridge Run attracts 50,000 participants annually, transforming the bridge into a gathering point for athletes and spectators.
Eight traffic lanes and a dedicated bicycle-pedestrian path connect downtown Charleston to Mount Pleasant, accommodating modern transportation needs.
Two one-acre rock islands surround the bridge towers, designed to protect the structure by grounding ships before potential collisions.
Location: South Carolina
Official opening: July 16, 2005
Address: Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge, Charleston, SC 29403, USA 29403 Charleston
Phone: +18435771685
Website: https://ravenelbridge.website
GPS coordinates: 32.80278,-79.91500
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:53
Charleston's landmarks include plantations, military forts, and historic homes. The area offers museums, botanical gardens, beaches, and nature parks. Heritage sites feature colonial architecture, the history of slavery, and the Civil War. Modern attractions include an aquarium, a Ferris wheel, and shopping centers.
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