Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
4.5
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With its twin diamond peaks, this cable-stay bridge spans the Cooper River and connects downtown Charleston to Mount Pleasant. It's become an icon.
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Harini N
Bangalore District, India68 contributions
Jan 2020
Charleston is a wonderful sea side city and comprises of a peninsular and many islands connected by bridges. City is historic and famous for the film "Gone with the Wind". The Arthur Ravenel Bridge connects the down town area to Mount Pleasant.
Written 27 February 2020
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elcentro1
Pittsburgh, PA232 contributions
Aug 2022
We drove over this bridge going into and out of Charleston. It it up high, and any time I drive high bridges, I get nervous, like the Chesapeake Bay Bridge outside of Annapolis, Maryland when I go to or from Ocean City, Maryland. Still, it is a neat lloking bridge.
Written 1 September 2022
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jbrenz
Chicago, IL1,580 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
Amazing views and gorgeous bridge! Fascinating bridge and architecture. You can view the bridge from the waterfront park, from the Fort Sumter ferry, from a harbor cruise, driving on it, or walking across it. It’s really a nice bridge and it takes on different shades/colors depending on the angle you’re looking at it. On our way back from Fort Sumter, at one time, it looked black. Other times gray, white, light gray. Just a really pretty bridge!
Written 27 October 2021
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Michael F
Myrtle Beach, SC1,343 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
This beautiful bridge handles mega-amounts of vehicles every day. There is ample space/ lane on each side to walk. Run, or bike and is very safe. It is free to cross n gives you direct access to Charleston proper when traveling South on US 17.
Written 7 April 2022
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Buck
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Oct 2019
Stayed in a hotel just left of the base. It was amazing to look out your window at night and seeing it glow in the distance. Fun to walk, but remember it is long and going one way means you have to return. I left my wife in one of the seats at the far end ran back and drove to pick her up. Took a harbor cruise and the view of the bridge was amazing.
Written 30 September 2020
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mgnelu
Rockville, MD254 contributions
Aug 2022
We saw the bridge from several spots around Charleston (Waterfront Park, the cruise to Fort Sumter). One night we decided to cross it and look at it from Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park. We enjoyed driving across the bridge and back. I wish I researched it more to learn what time of the day and what location offers the best views. I will likely book a hotel in Mount Pleasant next time when we visit Charleston to cross it multiple times. A morning walk across the bridge may be nice. A sunset cruise should be a good way to admire the bridge from a different perspective.
Written 27 August 2022
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ChickenParm41
USA807 contributions
May 2022
Great modern bridge. Couldn't wait to cross it. Did it twice to get to Mount Pleasant, first to see Patriot's Point and second to get to Boone Hall Plantation...both highly recommended.
Best part of crossing the bridge is that it is free to cross. If this bridge was in NY, it would cost $10 to cross.
Witnessed people walking and running across the span as well.
Iconic Bridge is visible from all over the Charleston area.
Best part of crossing the bridge is that it is free to cross. If this bridge was in NY, it would cost $10 to cross.
Witnessed people walking and running across the span as well.
Iconic Bridge is visible from all over the Charleston area.
Written 23 May 2022
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mikerhonda2020
Vernon, TX9 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
We visited the bridge by water from harbor tours, drove over it to get to Boone Plantation, and heard a ghost story near the pineapple fountain about it from our walking ghost tour guide. It’s an icon for Charleston. A mighty structure.
Written 18 November 2020
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Sheila M
Greenwich, CT130 contributions
May 2020 • Couples
The Ravenel Bridge spans 2.5 miles. We walked it among other walkers and bikers. The views are lovely, the breeze was great on a hot day. My suggestion would be to make sure to wear headphones to block the swoosh of busy car traffic.
Written 24 May 2020
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Jack Courtney
Severn, MD182 contributions
Jan 2020
There used to be a threatening bridge that used to be here. Many people would drive 90 miles out of their way not to cross this bridge. Now Charleston has a very modern, safe, practical bridge that should be copied by many other states with old bridges. Charleston has a right to be proud of the Bridge!
Written 9 February 2020
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What are the dates when the bridge is lit at night? I've heard They are off May- October?
Written 29 June 2022
The lights are turned off from May to October to lessen the effect on migratory birds and also the sea turtle nesting period.
Written 30 June 2022
Where do you park to walk across the bridge??? I see several people walking across but can’t find a parking lot
Written 30 December 2021
The bridge did light up at night with a slight amber colored lights.
We crossed the bridge at night several times & it was lit each night. 10-12 thru 10-14.
Written 22 October 2019
which bridge is older? Revenel or Zakim in Boston
Written 19 April 2019
how many miles long is the walk on the bridge?
Written 5 December 2017
The bicycle and pedestrian lane is 2.7 miles long, measuring from Patriots Point Road to East Bay Street. Measuring only the part that is on the bridge structure, the walkway is 2.4 miles long.
Written 10 December 2017
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