U.S. 17 - Cooper River Bridges
Photos showing construction of the Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge and the Silas Pearman and John C. Grace Bridges that the cable-stayed bridge replaced.
The Silas Pearman, John C. Grace, and Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridges from Patriot Point Park. 01/18/04
The Silas Pearman, John C. Grace, and Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridges from Patriot Point Park. 01/18/04
The Silas Pearman, John C. Grace, and Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridges from Patriot Point Park. 01/18/04
The Silas Pearman, John C. Grace, and Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridges from Patriot Point Park. 01/18/04
The Silas Pearman, John C. Grace, and Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridges from Patriot Point Park. 01/18/04
The Silas Pearman, John C. Grace, and Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridges from Patriot Point Park. 01/18/04
The Silas Pearman, John C. Grace, and Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridges from Patriot Point Park. 01/18/04
The USS Yorktown and the Silas Pearman, John C. Grace, and Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridges from Patriot Point Park. 01/18/04
The John C. Grace and Cooper River Bridges before construction of the Ravenel Bridge commenced. Photo by Carter Buchanan. 07/17/05
The Ravenel Bridge just two days after it opened to traffic. Photo by Carter Buchanan. 07/17/05
Walking westward on the U.S. 17 Ravenel Bridge. The inner portion of the walkway is devoted to bicyclists. Photo by Carter Buchanan. 07/17/05
Walking westward on the U.S. 17 Ravenel Bridge. The inner portion of the walkway is devoted to bicyclists. Photo by Carter Buchanan. 07/17/05
Peering westward at the city of Charleston and distant James Island. Photo by Carter Buchanan. 07/17/05
Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge tower, cable-stays, and lighting fixtures. Photo by Carter Buchanan. 07/17/05
Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge tower, cable-stays, and lighting fixtures. Photo by Carter Buchanan. 07/17/05
East tower of the Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge. Photo by Carter Buchanan. 07/17/05
Mid-span across the Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge. Photo by Carter Buchanan. 07/17/05
A plague honors State Senator Arthur Ravenel, Jr. at one of the bridge towers. Photo by Carter Buchanan. 07/17/05
Looking to the east from the overlook at Patriot Point, the USS Yorktown, and Sullivans Island. Photo by Carter Buchanan. 07/17/05
South side view of the Ravenel Bridge visible from the west tower overlook. Photo by Carter Buchanan. 07/17/05
Photos by Alex Nitzman, Carter Buchanan
Page Updated Monday December 05, 2022.