Vincent Thomas Bridge
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N 33° 45.001 W 118° 16.504
11S E 381902 N 3735169
Connecting San Pedro to Terminal Island over the main channel of Los Angeles Harbor is the largest suspension bridge in Southern California.
Waymark Code: WMPBA
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/03/2006
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Opened in 1963, this is the third largest suspension bridge in California. Named after the local California Assemblyman Vincent Thomas who, when it opened was the longest serving Assemblyman with 19 consecutive 2-year terms.
The total length of the bridge is 1.2 miles, with 1500 feet between the two towers. The towers are 365 feet high, with the maximum height of the bridge over the water of 185 feet. When constructed, it was the first welded suspension bridge in the USA (all others were riveted.)
The bridge has always been painted green and now has blue LED lights at night that uses a solar powered system.
Date Completed: 11/16/1963
Usage: Automobile
Length: 6060 feet
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