Verrazano Bridge (Maryland)
The Verrazano Bridge in Maryland is a bridge on Maryland Route 611 over Sinepuxent Bay that connects Assateague Island to the mainland.
The crossing, built in 1964, contains two spans, one carrying automobiles and the other carrying pedestrians and bicycles. It is owned by Maryland, not by the National Park Service. NPS, however, does own part of Assateague Island.
History
Like the larger and more famous Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, it is named for Giovanni da Verrazzano. Maryland ferry service ended when the Verrazano Bridge was built in 1964.
Visitor center
There is a visitor center on Route 611, right before the bridge.
References
- ^ Maryland State Highway Administration (2009). "Highway Location Reference: Worcester County" (PDF). Retrieved August 22, 2010.
- ^ "Assateague Island National Seashore (MD,VA)". 1982.
- ^ Brenda Boitson (August 26, 2012). "Off-Beat And Unexpected—Assateague Island National Seashore".
The Verrazano bridge .. from mainland Maryland to the island
- ^ "Assateague Island National Seashore" (PDF). NPShistory (US Department of the Interior). 2013.
- ^ "Verrazano Bridge". National Historical Marker Database. Retrieved August 22, 2010.
- ^ Kurt Repanshek (March 5, 2013). "Rebuilding After Sandy: How Assateague Island National Seashore Officials Are Dealing With Climate Change".
- ^ "National Park Service" (PDF). 2017.
- ^ Bryan MacKay (2018). Hike Maryland: A Guide to the Scenic Trails of the Free State. ISBN 978-1421424989.
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