Linn Cove Viaduct Panorama - Blue Ridge Parkway
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
Title
Linn Cove Viaduct Panorama - Blue Ridge Parkway
Artist
Susan Rissi Tregoning
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A panoramic view of the Linn Cove Viaduct from the Yonahlossee Overlook at milepost 303.9 on the North Carolina section of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The Linn Cove Viaduct is an internationally recognized engineering marvel by Figg and Muller Engineers. This award-winning 1243 foot long bridge is free-standing and shaped in an S-and-a-half figure designed to follow the contour of Grandfather Mountain without damaging its fragile and ecologically sensitive slopes.
The Viaduct was precast in 153 segments with all but one having a slight curve. Construction started from the south end with each 50 ton segment being lifted into place one at a time by crane. The only work done on the ground was the drilling of the footings for the piers which was also completed in segments as each piece was ready to be placed.
Completed in 1987, 52 years after construction began, the Linn Cove Viaduct was the missing link to complete the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Copyright 2020 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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July 14th, 2020
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