Howard Frankland Bridge - Wikipedia
WEBHistory. The original span looking west toward St. Petersburg. Named for the man who proposed it, Tampa businessman Howard Frankland, the bridge opened in April 1960 and carried four lanes (two lanes in each direction separated by a short, narrow barrier). The bridge and approaches cost $16 million. [5]
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WEBFeb 22, 2019 · When he came up with the idea for the bridge, Frankland faced fierce opposition — some said no one would use it, and others called it a death trap. The $6.5 million project opened in 1960.
Faces Behind the Places: Howard Frankland Bridge
WEBJan 30, 2024 · The Florida Department of Transportation is vetting a proposal for improvements to the twin-span Howard Frankland Bridge that would include express lanes, a bicycle path, and accommodations for light rail, if approved.
Howard Frankland - The Man and the Bridge - TampaPix
WEBIn the mid-1950s, William Howard Frankland proposed that a bridge was needed to connect Tampa to central Pinellas County. He insisted that the land between the Gandy Bridge and Courtney Campbell Parkway were ripe for development and would be the perfect place to build a bridge.
The Howard Frankland Bridge - Interstate275Florida.com
WEBDedicated on 15 January 1960, the Howard Frankland Bridge is the third crossing over Old Tampa Bay. Four years before in 1956, the second span of the Gandy Bridge opened carrying westbound traffic. In fact, the Gandy Bridge was the first crossing over Old Tampa Bay constructed way back in 1924.
Chapter Six - Long-Term Cathodic Protection System Performance ...
WEBThe Howard Frankland Bridge system was performing well; however, the Seven Mile Bridge was providing less than adequate protection. The Seven Mile Bridge has epoxy-coated rebar and the cathodic protection system was installed to provide protection to the epoxy-coated rebar.
A Brief Overview of the Replacement of the Northbound Howard Frankland ...
WEBFeb 9, 2023 · Construction for the original span of the Howard Frankland Bridge began in 1956, and was first opened for operation on January 15, 1960. Named after Howard Frankland, the businessman who proposed it, the bridge comprised four lanes with two lanes running in each direction.
WEBThe original Howard Frankland Bridge was constructed in 1959. To provide additional capacity, a second bridge structure was constructed across the Tampa Bay in 1991.
WEBHoward Frankland Bridge The original Howard Frankland Bridge was constructed in 1959 and second bridge structure was constructed in 1991 to provide additional capacity across the Tampa Bay. The Howard Frankland Bridge project will replace the existing northbound (1959) bridge to add capacity and alleviate traffic congestion on the
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WEBNamed for the man who proposed it, Tampa businessman Howard Frankland, the bridge opened in April 1960 and carried four lanes (two lanes in each direction separated by a short, narrow barrier). The bridge and approaches cost $16 million.
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