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The Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge, often referred to as the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, the Skyway Bridge or the Sunshine Skyway, consists of a pair of long beam bridges with a central cable-stayed bridge that spans Lower Tampa Bay to connect St. Petersburg, Florida, to Terra Ceia.
- 1,200 ft (366 m)
- 4.14 mi (6.7 km)
- April 20, 1987; 36 years ago
- Tampa Bay
This bridge, which you'll cross on the drive from St. Petersburg to Bradenton, is one of the longest cable-stayed concrete bridges in the world offering breathtaking panoramic views of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Park at the lots at either end of the bridge to capture postcard-worthy photos.
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- Tampa, Florida
May 8, 2020 · Saturday marks 40 years since the 19,734-ton Summit Venture freighter slammed into the old Skyway bridge. Six cars, a truck and a Greyhound bus plummeted 150 feet into the choppy waters of Tampa...
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Mar 12, 2024 · Check the current status of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, a major highway connecting Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg. See live weather, traffic, and camera views of the bridge and toll plazas.
A website that documents the history and statistics of suicides and attempts on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Florida. It also provides resources and advice for people who are feeling suicidal or know someone who is.
Nov 21, 2023 · Learn about the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Florida, the longest cable-stayed concrete bridge in the world. Find out about its design, collapse, and current issues in this lesson.
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May 9, 2020 · A freighter hit the bridge over Tampa Bay in severe weather, killing 35 people and sending vehicles into the water. The incident was caused by human error and weather forecasting failure, according to a report.