P R Olgiati Bridge
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| Opened | 1959 |
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| Locations | Chattanooga |
| Bridge type | Girder bridge |
| Material | Steel |
| Body of water | Tennessee River |
| Named for | P. R. Olgiati |
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| ID | 3094147 |
About P R Olgiati Bridge
The P. R. Olgiati Bridge, often incorrectly called the "Ol' Johnny" or "Ol' Jolly", is a steel girder bridge across the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tennessee completed in 1959. It is named for former mayor and long time political boss of Chattanooga, P. R. Olgiati. Chattanooga was a growing city during the 1950s.
