LARGEST/LONGEST -largest structure in the state ~ longest bridge in the state - Gold Star Memorial Bridge - New London CT
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nomadwillie
N 41° 21.826 W 072° 05.349
18T E 743469 N 4583229
The Gold Star Memorial Bridge is a pair of steel truss bridges that carry both Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1 across the Thames River between New London, Connecticut, US and Groton, Connecticut.
Waymark Code: WM17CZG
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 01/28/2023
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The Gold Star Memorial Bridge is a pair of steel truss bridges that carry both Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1 across the Thames River between New London, Connecticut, US and Groton, Connecticut. The bridge is the largest structure in the state with more than 1,000,000 sq ft (93,000 m2) of deck area, and the longest bridge in the state at 6,000 feet (1,829 m). Its 11 highway lanes accommodate an average daily traffic of 117,000 vehicles. The bridge is actually a set of twin bridges, but they are generally spoken of using the singular "bridge;" the local media and residents refer to it as "The Goldstar".
Type of documentation of superlative status: Wikipedia
Location of coordinates: On the North Bound Bridge
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