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It was a [[Wikipedia:bascule bridge|bascule bridge]] and featured a double-leaf design that could be raised by electric motor for large ships. Motorists were charged a $5 monthly toll. | It was a [[Wikipedia:bascule bridge|bascule bridge]] and featured a double-leaf design that could be raised by electric motor for large ships. Motorists were charged a $5 monthly toll. | ||
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The bridge was renamed in [[1948]] to honor [[Thomas A. Johnson]], who was responsible for removing the toll. | The bridge was renamed in [[1948]] to honor [[Thomas A. Johnson]], who was responsible for removing the toll. | ||
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With the opening of the wider [[Phillip Dane Beall Sr. Memorial Bridge]] on [[August 10]], [[1962]], the old bridge was converted to a fishing pier. After being damaged in [[2004]] by [[Hurricane Ivan]], the remnants of the bridge were designated to be sunk as an artificial reef. | With the opening of the wider [[Phillip Dane Beall Sr. Memorial Bridge]] on [[August 10]], [[1962]], the old bridge was converted to a fishing pier. After being damaged in [[2004]] by [[Hurricane Ivan]], the remnants of the bridge were designated to be sunk as an artificial reef. | ||
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[[Category:Bridges]] | [[Category:Bridges]] |