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The '''Millard E. Tydings Memorial Bridge''' is located on the [[John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway]] in [[Maryland]] and carries [[Interstate 95 in Maryland|Interstate 95]] over the [[Susquehanna River]] between [[Cecil County, Maryland|Cecil County]] and [[Harford County, Maryland|Harford County]]. |
The '''Millard E. Tydings Memorial Bridge''' is located on the [[John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway]] in [[Maryland]] and carries [[Interstate 95 in Maryland|Interstate 95]] over the [[Susquehanna River]] between [[Cecil County, Maryland|Cecil County]] and [[Harford County, Maryland|Harford County]]. Its annual traffic is 29 million vehicles.<ref>Maryland Transportation Authority</ref> |
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The [[toll bridge]] is named for [[Millard Tydings]] (1890-1961), a long-time political figure in Maryland and a U.S. Senator from 1927-1951. The bridge crosses between bluffs high above the river valley, and is posted with warning signs "Subject to [[Crosswind]]s." |
The [[toll bridge]] is named for [[Millard Tydings]] (1890-1961), a long-time political figure in Maryland and a U.S. Senator from 1927-1951. It was constructed between January, 1962 and November, 1963. The bridge crosses between bluffs high above the river valley, and is posted with warning signs "Subject to [[Crosswind]]s." |
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It was opened in 1963, and along with the highway, was dedicated by U.S. President [[John F. Kennedy]] on Thursday, [[November 14]], [[1963]], only 8 days before he was assassinated in [[Dallas, Texas]] on [[November 22]], [[1963]]. The highway was renamed in 1964 as a memorial to him. |
It was opened in 1963, and along with the highway, was dedicated by U.S. President [[John F. Kennedy]] on Thursday, [[November 14]], [[1963]], only 8 days before he was assassinated in [[Dallas, Texas]] on [[November 22]], [[1963]]. The highway was renamed in 1964 as a memorial to him. |
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It is a toll facility, one of 7 operated by the [[Maryland Transportation Authority]]. The toll is levied only on northbound traffic. Cars and other two-axle vehicles pay $5.00. Larger vehicles pay an added $5.00 per additional axle. |
It is a toll facility, one of 7 operated by the [[Maryland Transportation Authority]]. The toll is levied only on northbound traffic. Cars and other two-axle vehicles pay $5.00. Larger vehicles pay an added $5.00 per additional axle. |
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==References== |
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*Construction Dates: January, 1962 - November, 1963 |
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*Annual Traffic: 29 million vehicles (both directions) |
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<small>Sources: Maryland Transportation Authority</small> |
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==External links== |
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Revision as of 20:08, 30 December 2008
Millard E. Tydings Memorial Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 39°34′52″N 76°06′14″W / 39.58111°N 76.10389°W |
| Carries | 6 lanes of I-95 |
| Crosses | Susquehanna River |
| Locale | Havre de Grace, Maryland and Perryville, Maryland |
| Maintained by | Maryland Transportation Authority |
| ID number | 300000H-X907010 |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Steel Truss - Deck |
| Total length | 1,542.6 metres (5,061 ft) |
| Width | 25 metres (82 ft) |
| Clearance below | 27.4 metres (90 ft) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1963 |
| Statistics | |
| Daily traffic | 74275 (in 2001) |
| Toll | $5.00 (northbound) (E-ZPass) |
| Location | |
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The Millard E. Tydings Memorial Bridge is located on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway in Maryland and carries Interstate 95 over the Susquehanna River between Cecil County and Harford County. Its annual traffic is 29 million vehicles.[1]
The toll bridge is named for Millard Tydings (1890-1961), a long-time political figure in Maryland and a U.S. Senator from 1927-1951. It was constructed between January, 1962 and November, 1963. The bridge crosses between bluffs high above the river valley, and is posted with warning signs "Subject to Crosswinds."
It was opened in 1963, and along with the highway, was dedicated by U.S. President John F. Kennedy on Thursday, November 14, 1963, only 8 days before he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. The highway was renamed in 1964 as a memorial to him.
It is a toll facility, one of 7 operated by the Maryland Transportation Authority. The toll is levied only on northbound traffic. Cars and other two-axle vehicles pay $5.00. Larger vehicles pay an added $5.00 per additional axle.
References
- ^ Maryland Transportation Authority
External links
- Maryland Transportation Authority - John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway webpage
- Millard E. Tydings Memorial Bridge on Google Street View
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