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UER Forum > Archived US: Mid-Atlantic > Vertical lift span bridge, Chesapeake (Viewed 612 times)
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Vertical lift span bridge, Chesapeake
< on 4/13/2009 1:08 AM >
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My dog ate my usb cord to my camera. Luckily, my girlfriend's sister is loaning me her SD card reader, so here's more germs! Earlier in the morning, before getting lost deep in North Carolina, we decided to scout this two-lane, vertical lift span bridge that recently closed in South Norfolk. Completed August 24th, 1928, this was the oldest operating lift span bridge in the Commonwealth. It was officially closed August 18th, 2008, 6 days before its 80th anniversary. Here are some of my pictures.

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Re: Vertical lift span bridge, Chesapeake
<Reply # 1 on 4/13/2009 2:26 AM >
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why did it close, and stay safe climbing looks like it could be fun

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Re: Vertical lift span bridge, Chesapeake
<Reply # 2 on 4/13/2009 3:20 AM >
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Nice pics man. The view from the top would be an interesting one. It would suck getting caught there though.

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Re: Vertical lift span bridge, Chesapeake
<Reply # 3 on 4/13/2009 4:16 AM >
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Sweet bridge. What part of NC are ya in?

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Re: Vertical lift span bridge, Chesapeake
<Reply # 4 on 4/13/2009 11:35 AM >
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Posted by paradoxjc
why did it close, and stay safe climbing looks like it could be fun


It closed because it was going to cost over 4 million for repairs, and with only 7,000 vehicles spanning it every day, the city just decided to shut it down. There are 3 other extremely inconvenient ways to cross the same river. I express inconvenience because this bridge was the only bridge leading directly to the Naval Shipyard. I will be climbing it, or the railroad lift span bridge that also shut down recently. Whichever is taller :]

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Re: Vertical lift span bridge, Chesapeake
<Reply # 5 on 4/13/2009 11:37 AM >
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Posted by AnAppleSnail
Sweet bridge. What part of NC are ya in?


I'm actually in Virginia Beach, but I range all the way down to and around Raleigh.

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Re: Vertical lift span bridge, Chesapeake
<Reply # 6 on 4/13/2009 4:39 PM >
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can't wait to see the pics and stay safe

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Re: Vertical lift span bridge, Chesapeake
<Reply # 7 on 4/13/2009 4:53 PM >
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When I saw that first picture, I thought you were talking about that squat, 14' 6" structure in the foreground, and I was all like, BOOORING. Then realized you were talking about the one in the distance.

Looks totally awesome. Can't wait to see some pics from the top!

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Re: Vertical lift span bridge, Chesapeake
<Reply # 8 on 4/13/2009 7:43 PM >
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I had no idea that they closed that bridge. Awesome find!

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Re: Vertical lift span bridge, Chesapeake
<Reply # 9 on 4/14/2009 3:29 AM >
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ruuuust!

too many people not enuff swet
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Re: Vertical lift span bridge, Chesapeake
<Reply # 10 on 4/15/2009 2:14 AM >
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Posted by Katetron
ruuuust!


Looks like a few fellow explorers and I will be covered in the rust from that bridge very soon. Can't wait to climb it!

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Re: Vertical lift span bridge, Chesapeake
<Reply # 11 on 4/15/2009 4:12 AM >
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CLIMB IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Re: Vertical lift span bridge, Chesapeake
<Reply # 12 on 5/10/2009 12:23 PM >
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When they close that down. Well I'm not upset that they closed it down, if that's the bridge that I'm thinking it is it was a 75cent toll and I just happened to drive up to it one day with no cash or coins on in my truck.

Well...... crap........
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Re: Vertical lift span bridge, Chesapeake
<Reply # 13 on 5/10/2009 11:12 PM >
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Posted by don_corleyone
CLIMB IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Cool span, and yes, climb it!

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