SC bridge among the most iconic in the US for scenic commutes, new poll shows. Here’s why
If you’ve ever been in the South Carolina Lowcountry, you might have found yourself driving through Charleston.
The historic city is known for many things, including the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.
The famed bridge, which has cruises and tours to view the structure, has been ranked as one of the most iconic bridges in the country by a recent poll of 3,000 individuals.
Selected as the sixth best bridge in the nation for a scenic commute, the cable-stayed bridge was called the “pride of Charleston” by the study from Gunther Volkswagon for its views of the Charleston Harbor and the city itself.
Used by visitors and commuters on a daily basis from Charleston to Mt. Pleasant, the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge was named as “one of the most iconic landmarks in South Carolina” for drivers traveling over sailboats and dolphins in the Cooper River.
Constructed of two-diamond-shaped towers, each 575 feet high, the Charleston bridge officially opened to traffic on July 16, 2005 after taking four years to complete and is where over 80,000 cars now cross the bridge daily, according to the South Carolina Historical Society.
The bridge is named after Arthur Ravenel Jr., the former US Congressman and state senator who campaigned for the funding needed to construct the bridge, the society continued.
As for the top 10 most scenic bridges for commuting in the U.S., according to the poll, these include:
1. Admiral Clarey Bridge, Hawaii
2. Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Florida
3. London Bridge, Arizona
4. Rickenbacker Causeway Bridge, Florida
5. Golden Gate Bridge, California
6. Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, South Carolina
7. Mackinac Bridge, Michigan
8. Chicago Skyway Bridge, Illinois
9. Casco Bay Bridge, Maine
10. Alberton Gorge Bridges, Montana
