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[edit] Official Name

The bridge was named by an act of the general assembly as the Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge with a comma between Ravenel and Jr. See the text of the act here.

I understand that many style guides say not to place the comma between the surname and the suffix. Given that the bridge was was officially named with the comma, should we use it? Any thoughts? - Charles 23:13, 16 April 2007 (UTC)

How do you know it was officially named with a comma? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.204.246.126 (talk) 23:16, 30 April 2007 (UTC).
The link given above says:
The Department of Transportation is directed to name the new bridge to be built over the Cooper River in Charleston County the "Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge".
So the state law officially names it with a comma. - SCgatorFan 02:19, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Photos

The new Arthur Ravenel Bridge in historic Charleston, SC is an engineering marvel. It was particularly stunning during the bridge dedication fireworks in July 2005. To view photographs from that legendary night, please visit Ravenel Fireworks Photos

Might it be possible for a better picture of Arthur Ravenel to be used in this article, or for the current picture of him to be removed? This matter is simply an issue of personal preference; it just seems to me that the current one is *really bad.*


[edit] is it Pearman or Pearlman?

Look into it.

It's Pearman. Sbrawner
The full name of the second bridge was the Silas N. Pearman Bridge. The word Memorial was not in the formal name for this bridge. It was for the first Cooper River Bridge, the John P. Grace Memorial Bridge. I have removed the word Memorial. Charles 02:45, 16 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Public transportation qualification

Article currently states this "is the longest cable-stayed bridge that carries vessels other than public transportation". It then defines what public transportation is, but does not explain what this bridge carries other than passenger cars. Is there a rail or light rail line over the bridge? Bus-only lanes? Tedder 00:54, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

First, I didn't include that sentence. However, I believe that the sentence means that this bridge is the longest "normal" cable stayed highway bridge, but it doesn't mention that Skybridge (Vancouver) is longer. Skybridge (Vancouver) carries only public transportation, hence the requirement to qualify this bridges "longest" statement with, longest that carries something other than public transportation. Perhaps it should be reworded to longest carrying vehicular traffic since it looks like Skybridge only carries light rail. --Dual Freq 02:55, 9 December 2006 (UTC)
I agree the wording should be changed, it is a bit confusing as is. Sbrawner
How is the Skybridge longer? The Ravenel has a span of 1,546 ft (471 m) and the Skybridge has a span of 340 meters (1,115 ft). - Charles 02:50, 16 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Rail line on bridge?

I live in Charleston and I am baffled as to what is meant by "other than public transportation." There is no rail line and the traffic on the bridge is no different than on any other highway. Perhaps "other than public transportation" meant big rigs? 69.242.196.233 02:24, 9 December 2006 (UTC)