Sunshine Skyway Bridge - Tampa Bay, Florida
Posted by: KyTravelers
N 27° 37.303 W 082° 39.391
17R E 336548 N 3056395
Part of Interstate 275, this bridge spans Tampa Bay
Waymark Code: WMRQC3
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 07/23/2016
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The current Sunshine Skyway Bridge construction began in 1982 following a 1980 collision from a freight ship on the previous bridge. Dedicated February 1987, the bridge is constructed of steel and concrete. Steel cables clad in 84 9-inch steel tubes along the center line of the bridge support the main span. It's total length is 4.14 miles (21,877 feet) and is maintained by FDOT.
Date Completed: 02/07/1987
Usage: Automobile
Length: 21,877 feet long
WWW: Not listed
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