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General Information

Other name(s): William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge
Beginning of works: 1969
Completion: 28 June 1973
Status: in use

Project Type

Location

Location: , , ,
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Crosses:
  • Chesapeake Bay
Carries:
  • U.S. Route 301
Next to: Chesapeake Bay Bridge (1952)
Coordinates: 38° 59' 32" N    76° 22' 22" W
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Technical Information

Dimensions

width 11.6 m
total length 6 970 m
main bridge
main span 488 m
total length 975 m
clearance 56.9 m
cables strands per cable 61
number 2
pylons height 115.5 m
number 2

Cost

cost of construction United States dollar 148 000 000

Materials

cables steel wire
deck steel
pylons steel
anchorages reinforced concrete

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  • About this
    data sheet
  • Structure-ID
    20000561
  • Published on:
    21/11/1999
  • Last updated on:
    06/09/2023
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