Carries US 29 Bus. Locale Lynchburg, Virginia Opened 1949 Body of water James River | Crosses James River Constructed by T. A. Loving Company Location Lynchburg Named for Carter Glass | |
Similar Richmond and Petersbur, Mayo Bridge, James River Bridge, Robert E Lee Memorial, CSX A‑Line Bridge | ||
Carter Glass Memorial Bridge crosses the James River between the independent city of Lynchburg and Amherst County, Virginia. The bridge carries U.S. Route 29 Business (US 29 Bus.), and it was named in 1949 in honor of former U.S. Senator Carter Glass (1858–1946) of Lynchburg. The bridge was constructed in 1953-1954.
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