Changing the face of Charleston:
Building of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
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Oct 17, 2007 - ? (Permanent Exhibit)
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Highlights
As seen from the Aquarium
East Bay on ramp
The Last Shark Fin
Closing the main span gap
Paving the bridge
The last stay cable
Opening Events
Engineering Challenges
Stories of Bridge Folks
Erecting Steel
Building Bridge Blog

Opening Ceremonies

2005-07-09
The Ravenel Bridge open to foot traffic

2005-07-12
Views of a clean bridge (A gift from Wade Watson)

2005-07-12
Look at what PBC made

2005-07-13
Preparations for Fireworks

2005-07-14
Opening ceremony fireworks

2005-07-15
Opening Dinner

2005-07-15
What is a signature bridge

2005-07-16
The evening of the first day - and there was a sunset

2005-07-16
Reflections of the opening ceremony

2005-07-17
First day of traffic

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Attribution: C. Frank Starmer from http://ravenelbridge.net

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