Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge - Havre de Grace, MD
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bluesnote
N 39° 33.728 W 076° 05.204
18S E 406645 N 4379724
One of a few bridges that cross the Susquehanna River at it's terminus to the Chesapeake Bay. This one carries route 40, the mother road.
Waymark Code: WMXEAP
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 01/01/2018
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Taken from Wikipedia, "The Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge is a road bridge in northeast Maryland that crosses the Susquehanna River between Havre de Grace and Perryville via Garrett Island. It carries U.S. Route 40. It is the oldest of the eight toll facilities operated and maintained by the Maryland Transportation Authority, and the southernmost automotive bridge across the Susquehanna.
It is named for Thomas J. Hatem, whose long involvement in Harford County politics (as a Democrat) includes one term in the Maryland House of Delegates, a long stint as a county commissioner, service as state insurance commissioner and six years on the Public Service Commission."
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor Vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Susquehanna River
Date constructed: 8-28-1944
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Route 40
Location:
Havre de Grace
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
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