Episode 82:
It has several names. The Cooper River bridge, the Ravenel, or simply “the bridge.”
Connecting Downtown & Mt. Pleasant, it is a stunning backdrop for photos, a favorite for runners, and is one of the defining landmarks of Charleston.
Built to replace the old parallel bridges that had become outdated and unsafe, ground broke on the Ravenel Bridge nearly 20 years ago with construction finishing a year ahead of schedule in 2005. Millions of visitors and commuters have passed under its double diamonds since then… likely not considering engineering and science principles at work to keep the bridge stable!
