Martin Luther King Bridge (Port Arthur, Texas)
| Gulfgate Bridge | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Coordinates | 29°51′12″N 93°56′54″W / 29.8534°N 93.9484°WCoordinates: 29°51′12″N 93°56′54″W / 29.8534°N 93.9484°W |
| Carries |
two lanes of  SH 82 |
| Crosses | Gulf Intracoastal Waterway |
| Locale | Port Arthur, Texas |
| Official name | Martin Luther King Bridge |
| Maintained by | Texas Department of Transportation |
| ID number | TXNBI 201240236701001 |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | cantilever bridge |
| Total length | 5,032.4 feet (1,533.9 m) |
| Width | 27.9 feet (8.5 m) |
| Longest span | 664.1 feet (202.4 m) |
| Vertical clearance | 17.9 feet (5.5 m) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1970 |
The Martin Luther King Bridge or Gulfgate Bridge of Port Arthur, Texas is a cantilever bridge spanning the Sabine-Neches ship canal. It was opened in the 1970 to connect Port Arthur with Pleasure Island and Louisiana.[1]
References
- ↑ "Bridgehunter.com - Martin Luther King Bridge". August 7, 2009. Retrieved June 13, 2011.
External links
- info at texasescapes.com (includes 2 photos)
- Maps.google.com in hybrid mode