Chief John Ross Bridge (Market Street Bridge)
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brwhiz
N 35° 03.487 W 085° 18.570
16S E 654159 N 3880793
This Multiple-Arch Bridge carries Market Street traffic across the Tennessee River between Chattanooga and North Shore (now annexed to Chattanooga), Tennessee.
Waymark Code: WMHFXK
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2013
Views: 4
Not only is the double-bascule section an Arch but the approaches to the movable section are supported on multiple concrete arches along their length.
Length of bridge: 1895 feet
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians, bicycles, motor vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Tennessee River
Date constructed: 1917
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes - after renovations in 2005
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Market Street
Location:
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Height of bridge: Not listed
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