Fred Hartman Bridge Photo

Photographer’s Note

The Fred Hartman Bridge

Officially Opened: September 27, 2005
Classification: Cable-Stayed Bridge
Cost: $117,500,000.00
Longest Span: 1,250 feet (381 m)
Total Length: 2.5 miles (4,185 m)
Width: 78 feet (24 m)
Clearance: 177 feet (54 m)
Pylon Heighth: 436 feet (133 m)

Between 1986 and 1995 the Fred Hartman Bridge was built over the Houston Ship Channel, connecting La Porte, Texas to Baytown, Texas, so that larger ships could reach Houston docks. Previously the two cities had been connected by the Baytown Tunnel running under the Houston Ship Channel. Upon completion of the Fred Hartman Bridge the Baytown Tunnel was removed so that the Houston Ship Channel could be deepened. It is the longest of only two cable-stayed bridges in Texas.

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Mondaychild (1513) 2007-04-01 11:06

Hi Jim,

the bridge has a very interesting geometrical architecture. The colors of the photo are pastel and fit the composition very well. Unfortunatly, we don´t see the whole bridge (in the right).
Nevertheless, well done.

aytu_k (221) 2007-04-01 20:13

hi jim,
this bridge is most dreadful as you cross it. i am also planning to somehow take a picture as i cross...i know how mighty it is. thanks for posting - your fellow texan,
mustafa