Talmadge Memorial Bridge
bridge in the United States spanning the Savannah River between downtown Savannah, Georgia, and Hutchinson Island
The Talmadge Memorial Bridge is a bridge in the United States across the Savannah River between downtown Savannah, Georgia and Hutchinson Island, Georgia. It carries US 17. The original bridge was built in 1953. A replacement bridge was completed in 1991, also referred to as the Talmadge Memorial Bridge. The bridge is named after Georgia governor Eugene Talmadge.
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| Coordinates | 32°5′20.67″N 81°5′55.68″W / 32.0890750°N 81.0988000°W |
| Carries |   US 17 / SR 404 Spur |
| Crosses | Savannah River |
| Locale | Savannah, Georgia |
| Official name | Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge |
| Other name(s) | Savannah Bridge[1] |
| Maintained by | Georgia Department of Transportation |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | cable-stayed bridge |
| Total length | 1.9 miles (3.06 km) |
| Longest span | 1,100 feet (335 m) |
| Clearance below | 185 feet |
| History | |
| Opened | November 1991 |
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References
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