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Benjamin Harrison Memorial Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 37.318551,-77.223764

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Carries VA 156 over James River
Design: truss
Design Details: Vertical lift
Total Length: 4463.1 Feet
Span Length: 363.9 Feet

Overview: Vertical lift bridge over James River on VA 156
History: Built 1967
Built: 1966

Location: Prince George County

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Benjamin Harrison Memorial Bridge

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Drawing made by Douglas Butler

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Benjamin Harrison Memorial Bridge

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Drawing made by Douglas Butler

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The Benjamin Harrison Bridge

Virginia Department of Transportation

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Looking East

Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in October 2017

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Looking East

Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in October 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in October 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in October 2017

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South portal

Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in October 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Looking South

Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Looking South

Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Looking North

Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in September 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in November 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in November 2017

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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in October 2017

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Benjamin Harrison Memorial Bridge

February 1977 after Marine Floridian struck the bridge and before tower and lift span collapsed

Photo from Virginia DOT

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View from marina southeast of bridge

Photo taken by Roger Deschner in September 2020


Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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