Delaware News Journal
The Charles W. Cullen Bridge has been a reliable crossing over the Indian River Inlet for nearly 10 years now.
Building the bridge was no small triumph, with the infrastructure consulting company calling it an engineering wonder designed for long-term durability, structural integrity, sustainability and aesthetics.
However, prior to the latest version of the bridge opening in 2012, it had a long and troubled history.
Here are some facts you may not know:
1. The bridge took massive amounts of materials to build.
The 2,600-foot-long Charles W. Cullen Bridge cost $150 million to build and consists of 28,000 cubic yards of concrete, 8.85 million pounds of rebar and 1.82 million feet of cables.
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