After you walk the Ravenel Bridge, head back to your gorgeous vacation rental from Pam Harrington Exclusives. We have an incredible portfolio of properties on Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island.
We even have a selection of pet-friendly rentals , so the whole family can join you on your next adventure! Browse our full inventory and book your next vacation with us today. Search Kiawah Island Rentals. On February 24, , a boat, Nicaragua Victory, crashed into the span, causing extensive damage and killing five people.
Tolls were removed in June , allowing vehicles to cross free of charge. By the early s the two-lane roadway was totally inadequate for the growing population. A new three-lane bridge, the Silas N. Pearman, opened in From there, just make your way to the road and you should see the start of the Bridge path.
The run is pretty simple. Either you can run the 2. Either way it will be a great run that is filled with people watching, stroller dodging, and incline goodness. A tip: The incline on the Mount Pleasant side is much sharper and much shorter than the other side.
Once at the top, enjoy the view and check down below if you dare for any dolphins passing by. Great for a quick, steady pace. There are water fountains available, two on each side of the bridge. Fuel up before you start to cross.
Pleasant all in one. The paths here are wide and people are generally friendly and will move out of your way. The bridge actually crosses two bodies of water — the Cooper River and Town Creek. In all, its length measures 2. At the time of its construction, it was the largest bridge of its kind in the world. It ripped out a foot section, causing Elmer Lawson and his family to fall into the water below. Another bridge was built in alongside the Grace Bridge, and it was named for then-highway Director Silas N.
I had it all planned out! The moon was supposed to set about minutes before sunrise. I just knew there would be some great color with the partly cloudy forecast. What I did NOT plan for was fog! The low-lying fog was so thick, I could not see the bridge from my planned spot. I was pretty upset. I had arrived early as you always should and needed to head to a nearby store to grab a snack.
I took a wrong turn and ended up going over the bridge. To my surprise, the fog cleared as I ascended the bridge. I ended up Shooting ON the bridge, and my moon shots were no where near my expectation. But when the moon set…Heaven opened up behind me with predawn color blazing the sky!
The low-lying fog made it feel as if the bridge was floating in the clouds! This was taken during a wedding at that location, and the silhouette of such a large and beautiful bridge against the natural sunset is very interesting to me. Project plan, construction details — PDF Overview of major players — includes links to architects, contractors, etc Contract awarded to Palmetto Bridge Constructors.
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