The San Diego–Coronado Bridge, locally referred to as the Coronado Bridge, is a bridge in the U.S. state of California. It opened in 1969. It connects downtown San Diego and Coronado Island.
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San Diego–Coronado Bridge |
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| Coordinates | 32.6865°N 117.1583°W / 32.6865; -117.1583 |
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| Carries | 5 lanes of SR 75 |
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| Crosses | San Diego Bay |
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| Locale | San Diego and Coronado, California |
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| Owner | State of California |
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| Maintained by | California Department of Transportation |
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| ID number | 57 0857 |
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| Design | Orthotropic deck on box girder |
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| Material | Prestressed concrete and steel |
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| Total length | 11,179 ft (3,407 m) or 2.1 mi (3.4 km) (including approaches) |
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| Width | 63 ft (19 m) between curbs |
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| Longest span | 660 ft (200 m) |
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| No. of spans | 32 |
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| Piers in water | 21[1] |
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| Clearance below | 200 ft (61 m) |
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| Successful competition design | 1978 World Bridge Beauty Contest |
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| Constructed by | Murphy-Pacific |
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| Fabrication by | Murphy-Pacific[2] |
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| Construction start | February 1967[3] |
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| Construction cost | US$48 (equivalent to $355 in 2021) million |
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| Opened | August 3, 1969[4] |
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| Replaces | San Diego and Coronado Ferry |
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| Daily traffic | 75,000 (2009)[4] |
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