Thomas A. Mathis and J. Stanley Tunney Bridges

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The Thomas A. Mathis Bridge was constructed in 1950 to replace a narrow wooden bridge that had served as the only connection between the mainland and the shore. It is a bascule bridge that allows ship traffic to pass under the bridge when it is raised.

The J. Stanley Tunney Bridge was constructed in 1970(?) to carry westbound traffic, while the Mathis bridge was dedicated for vehicles traveling eastbound. The Tunney Bridge is a high level girder bridge that was designed to allow tall ships to pass under it without requiring a bridge opening. Although both bridges have three lanes, those on the Tunney Bridge are wider.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_A._Mathis_and_J._Stanley_Tunney_Bridges
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Coordinates:   39°56'49"N   74°6'20"W
This article was last modified 14 years ago