The Stutson St. Bridge begins to open 
The Spirit of Rochester passes under the Stutson St. Bridge
The Stutson Street Bridge was a lift bridge built in Charlotte in 1916. It is the only lift bridge in the city. The design was a two-leaf bascule bridge of the Strauss design, 178 feet between pins.
On October 1, 2004, the new Patrick O'Rorke Bridge opened to traffic, replacing the Stutson Street Bridge.
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Photos: Stutson Street Bridge opens for the Spirit of Rochester (12 photos)
Video: Stutson Street Bridge opens for the Spirit of Rochester (5 min. .wmv format)
