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The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, also known as the Cooper River Bridge
Dedicated and opened on July 16, 2005, the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge (also called the Cooper River Bridge), connects downtown Charleston to Mount Pleasant via Highway 17. In grand Charleston style a black tie celebration held on the bridge between the diamond towers, fireworks displays and other pre-dedication events took place during the week before the ceremony.
The span of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge is the longest cable stay span in North America. The diamond towers were named the John P. Grace Tower and the Silas N. Pearman Tower in remembrance of former bridges that were replaced by the new bridge.
Additional Information:
The SCDOT Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge Web Site