Chesapeake, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Timeline of Bridge History
— South Norfolk Jordan Bridge —
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
1. Timeline of Bridge History Marker
1926 Congress passed Pub. Bill No. 272 on May 22nd to finance the bridge.
1927 Construction began on August 15th.
1928 The bridge opened on August 24th, Gov. Harry F. Byrd cutting cutting the ribbon.
1939 The Rhode Island crashed into the bridge on June 3rd, leaving 2 injured.
1940 The bridge reopened on February 1st after 6 months of repairs.
1943 The Morehead crashed into the br on June 13th, reopening 90 days later after repairs.
1944 C.M. Jordan established the South Norfolk Bridge Commission, Inc. and served as its general manager and executive vice president.
1957 C.M. Jordan passed away at age 77.
1977 Ownership and maintenance of the Jordan Bridge transferred to the City of Chesapeake.
2004 Big Red, a crane barge, struck the bridge on January 4th. The bridge reopened 90 days after repairs.
2008 The City voted to suspend use of the bridge.
2009 Figg Bridge Developers submitted plans for a new privately-funded bridge that included removal of the original. City Council voted unanimously to approve on January 27th.
2010 Construction on the new bridge commenced.
2012
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The operators room in 1940. Photo courtesy of the Library of Virginia.
Advertisement from the 1960s. Courtney of the Norfolk County Historical Society.
The Tollbooth circa 1950s. Photo courtesy of the Norfolk Historic Society.
Construction of the new bridge. Photo courtesy of the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Disasters • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 36° 48.557′ N, 76° 17.23′ W. Marker is in Chesapeake, Virginia. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Elizabeth River Way and Truxton Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located in Elizabeth River Park at the east end of the bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1400 Elizabeth River Way, Chesapeake VA 23324, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wreck and Repair (here, next to this marker); Construction and Opening (a few steps from this marker); Carl Moore Jordan (a few steps from this marker); Jordan Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); The South Norfolk Historic District
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 18, 2024
2. Timeline of Bridge History Marker
Also see . . . South Norfolk Jordan Bridge. (Submitted on May 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
3. Elizabeth River Park sign
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 57 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
