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Talmadge Memorial Bridge
Bridge in Savannah, Georgia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Talmadge Memorial Bridge is a bridge in the United States spanning the Savannah River between downtown Savannah, Georgia, and Hutchinson Island. It carries US 17/SR 404 Spur. The original cantilever bridge was built in 1953; a replacement bridge was completed in 1991, and named the Talmadge Memorial Bridge.
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Coordinates | 32°5′20.67″N 81°5′55.68″W |
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Crosses | Savannah River |
Locale | Savannah, Georgia |
Official name | Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge |
Other name(s) | Savannah Bridge[1] |
Maintained by | Georgia Department of Transportation |
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Design | cable-stayed bridge |
Total length | 1.9 miles (3.06 km) |
Longest span | 1,100 feet (335 m) |
Clearance below | 185 feet |
History | |
Opened | November 1991 |
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