Lesner bridge

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The Lesner Bridge in Virginia Beach, Virginia connects the bay area to the Virginia Beach shore via Shore Drive (U.S. Route 60) — crossing the Lynnhaven Inlet at the mouth the Chesapeake Bay. The bridge lies approximately three miles from the southern terminus of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. The first bridge in the same location, a draw-bridge, had been constructed in 1928,[1] replaced in 1958 by what are now the eastbound lanes of a dual span. Westbound lanes were constructed as a parallel span in 1967.

The Lesner Bridge was named after John A. Lesner, a Democratic Virginia State Senator who had earlier represented Norfolk County and the City of Norfolk City, beginning in 1908.[1]

Stephen Mansfield wrote in the book "Princess Anne County and Virginia Beach, A Pictorial History," (page 151) that the General Assembly voted to name the bridge after State Senator John A. Lesner in recognition for his service on the State Highway Commission.

See: The Lesner Bridge

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "What's in a name? – Lesner Bridge". The Virginian Pilot, Aaron Applegate, October 17, 2011. 
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Coordinates: 36°54′27.2″N 76°5′30.3″W / 36.907556°N 76.091750°W / 36.907556; -76.091750


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