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Confederation Bridge is estimated to have cost $1 billion to build, somewhat more than the projected $840 million. Strait Crossing will operate the bridge for 35 years, Confederation Bridge is projected to last for 100 years.

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Although Prince Edward Islanders treasure their home and recognize the uniqueness of their “islandness,” the challenge of crossing the Northumberland Strait to reach the mainland has long been an issue. In fact, the Canadian government was able to persuade Prince Edward Island to join Confederation in large part by promising to provide “a continuous means of communication between Prince Edward Island and the mainland.” During these early days, there was often talk about a bridge, or even a tunnel under the Strait, but neither option was financially viable. Ultimately, and amid great debate and controversy in the mid-1980s, the federal government began the process that led to the construction of the Confederation Bridge.

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Advantages[edit]

Reduces the slab thickness and self-weight of bridge

Cost effective

Greater strength per unit area of concrete

Quality assurance, as precast girders are made off-site

Disadvantages[edit]

Structural steel girders are costly

Logistical inefficiencies and transportation cost

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A box girder bridge is a bridge in which the main beams comprise girders in the shape of a hollow box.

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tavi

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12.9 kilometre-long structure consists of three parts the 1.3 kilometre-long West Approach Bridge leaving New Brunswick’s Jourimain Island, over 14 piers; the 0.6 kilometre-long East Approach Bridge leaving Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island, over 7 piers; and the 11 kilometre-long Main Bridge which joins the approach bridges, resting on 44 piers.

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it is a box girder bridge

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it is located in charrlotetown  newbrunswik to new brunswik it was built on the day of October 7, 1993.

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it is located in charrlotetown  newbrunswik to new brunswik it was built on the day of October 7, 1993.

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tavish and gabe

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it is 12,900 m long