The old, old bridge had an astronomical pucker factor.
It also had a tendency to "drift" downstream.
That said, El Cid cadets will now have a better chance of making it back from leave before Taps.
Very true. The first time I ever rode over the old, old bridge (before the 'new' bridge was even in existence), it was the experience of a lifetime. Then, the first time I drove over it, was another memorable experience. Although the 'newest' bridge is beautiful, and I understand its need, the two older bridges will be missed, at least by me.
No kidding. My wife and I were coming back into Charleston from the Isle of Palms, and we wound up on the old bridge...it took her three hours to pry my hands off the steering wheel when we got back to our hotel room. Next time in town, I thought I had it figured out: we'd take the I-526 bridge (several miles to the north). Great ride out, but coming back, we got caught in an ultra-violent thunderstorm that I thought was going to blow us off the bridge. Can't win.
What was the deal? I don't understand why any 'pucker' factor, were they that rickety?