Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Saint Petersburg

Name: Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Address: Saint Petersburg, United States

#7 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

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Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Saint Petersburg

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The Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge, often referred to as the Sunshine Skyway Bridge or simply the Skyway, is a cable-stayed bridge spanning the Lower Tampa Bay connecting St. Petersburg, Florida to Terra Ceia. The current Sunshine Skyway opened in 1987 and is the second bridge of that name on the site. It was designed by the Figg & Muller Engineering Group and built by the American Bridge Company and is considered a symbol of Florida. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1987 (38 years ago)Length: 4.14 miWidth: 94 ftHeight: 430 ftCoordinates: 27°36'56"N, 82°39'4"W

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Sunshine Skyway Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site, Pass-a-Grille, Merry Pier, A Little Room For Art.

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Park
Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site, Palmetto
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Town, Neighbourhood
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Museum
Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, St. Pete Beach
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Locality
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Skyscraper
One St. Petersburg, Saint Petersburg
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National park
Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge, Saint Petersburg
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