Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The United States Naval Academy Bridge
By F. Robby, September 7, 2009
1. The United States Naval Academy Bridge Marker
The United States Naval Academy Bridge. . A bridge has served this area since 1836 when a timber trestle bridge with a swing span was built across the Severn River. It was replaced with a concrete and steel low-level drawbridge in 1924. After more than 70 years it became necessary to replace the drawbridge. In recognition of this unique location in the State Capital, near the home of the United States Naval Academy and overlooking one of the most scenic rivers in the country, Governor William Donald Schaefer's Office of Art and Culture and the State Highway Administration held a special competition in 1989 to design a new bridge. This was the first major bridge competition successfully concluded in the United States in 100 years. The winning concept, which combined engineering excellence with aesthetics, produced the current, high-level, fixed-span bridge completed in 1995. The bridge was named the United States Naval Academy Bridge to honor the school's 150-year anniversary. . . [right marker] The United States Naval Academy Bridge . Commemorating 150 Years of Service to Our Country . Severn River, Annapolis . . State of Maryland . 1995 . . William Donald Schaefer, Governor . Louis L. Goldstein, Comptroller . Lucille Maurer, Treasurer . . Maryland Department of Transportation . O. James Lighthizer, Secretary . Hal Kassoff, State Highway Administrator . Earle S. Freedman, Chief Bridge Engineer . Paul E. Matys, SHA Project Engineer-Design . Edward H. Meehan, District Engineer . Daniel C. Witt, SHA Project Engineer-Construction . Douglas N. Silber, Legal Counsel . GREINER, INCORPORATED, DESIGNER . CIANBRO CORPORATION, CONTRACTOR . . [left marker] Severn River Bridge, Built 1922-24, Albert C. Ritchie - Governor, State Roads Commision, John N. Mackall - Chairman & Chief Engr., Omar D. Crothers, D.C. Winebrenner, L.H. Steuart - Secretary
A bridge has served this area since 1836 when a timber trestle bridge with a swing span was built across the Severn River. It was replaced with a concrete and steel low-level drawbridge in 1924. After more than 70 years it became necessary to replace the drawbridge. In recognition of this unique location in the State Capital, near the home of the United States Naval Academy and overlooking one of the most scenic rivers in the country, Governor William Donald Schaefer's Office of Art and Culture and the State Highway Administration held a special competition in 1989 to design a new bridge. This was the first major bridge competition successfully concluded in the United States in 100 years. The winning concept, which combined engineering excellence with aesthetics, produced the current, high-level, fixed-span bridge completed in 1995. The bridge was named the United States Naval Academy Bridge to honor the school's 150-year anniversary.
[right marker] The United States Naval Academy Bridge
Commemorating 150 Years of Service to Our Country
Severn River, Annapolis
State of Maryland
1995
William Donald Schaefer, Governor
Louis L. Goldstein, Comptroller
Lucille Maurer, Treasurer
Maryland Department of Transportation
O. James Lighthizer, Secretary
Hal Kassoff, State
By F. Robby, September 7, 2009
2. The United States Naval Academy Bridge Marker
Earle S. Freedman, Chief Bridge Engineer
Paul E. Matys, SHA Project Engineer-Design
Edward H. Meehan, District Engineer
Daniel C. Witt, SHA Project Engineer-Construction
Douglas N. Silber, Legal Counsel
GREINER, INCORPORATED, DESIGNER
CIANBRO CORPORATION, CONTRACTOR
[left marker] Severn River Bridge, Built 1922-24, Albert C. Ritchie - Governor, State Roads Commision, John N. Mackall - Chairman & Chief Engr., Omar D. Crothers, D.C. Winebrenner, L.H. Steuart - Secretary
Erected 1995 by State of Maryland.
Location. 38° 59.48′ N, 76° 29.508′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker is on U.S. Naval Academy Bridge (Maryland Route 450) 0.2 miles east of Badger Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Annapolis MD 21409, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Evolutions of Strawberry Hill (approx. ¼ mile away); Jeannette Arctic Exploring Expedition (approx. 0.3 miles away); Henry Hays Lockwood (approx. 0.3 miles away); Husband Edward Kimmel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hammond-Harwood House
By F. Robby, September 7, 2009
3. Severn River Bridge Marker
Categories. • 20th Century • Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • Military •
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4. The United States Naval Academy Bridge
Overlooking the Severn River, north side of the bridge.
By F. Robby, September 7, 2009
5. The United States Naval Academy Bridge Entrance
The Seal of Maryland is on the posts at either end of the bridge.
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6. The United States Naval Academy
As seen from the top of the bridge.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2018. This page originally submitted on September 18, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,376 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 18, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
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