This bridge was built while I was in High School (Nether Providence). I recall it was the longest span of its type when built. I also (think) I recall there were some structural issues originally and that for many years there were cables installed to stabilize the trusses, I could be wrong about that, as I don't see the cables in any photo. I was always a little sad to see the Chester-Bridgeport Ferry go away when the bridge was opened. We used to take the ferry (and later the bridge) to the NJ shore. I personally enjoyed the ferry trip...Dad never did. The bridge was an occasional Friday trip to NJ in my HS days for...umm...refreshments that I could not purchase (legally) in PA:)
That is one humongous bridge! I haven't been across it, but I've driven past it. It's the highest thing on the landscape for miles, & is just beautiful!
Don, those are some pretty neat pictures!
I have a lot of bridge photos - but none like those you posted. Thanks for sharing.
I'm not exactly sure about it being an HOV, but I do know that the bridge was built with a five-lane roadway without median separation so it could allow for flexibility in opening lanes during peak periods. I have seen this used based on traffic coming downto the NJ shore (Fri) and going from the shore home (Sun).
I see the flexible lane barrier like they use for the HOV on Interstate 30 in Dallas. How does it work on this bridge?
It is the longest span of its type in the United States, however, it is the fourth longest span in the world, with the longest cantilever truss span in the world being the famous Quebec Bridge http://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=qu...