Can't wait to walk this....saw note though that this will be longest pedestrian bridge in the USA...doubtful...
there is one in Florida 2.6 miles long...and a number over a mile.
great bridge!
I heard newspaper about fire in truss bridge since May 8, 2008. They already put out of fire. It is still standing. It was not damagetruss bridge. Thank you.
I heard newspaper since May 11, 2008. A ten ton load limit has been placed on the Meridian Bridge at Yankton, South Dakota. All truck over ten ton use other bridges at Vermillion or Springfield over Missouri River. It are fair condition. Thank you.
NOT "Looking for maps?"
This is a post for Historic Highway Bridges of Florida
http://www.dot.state.fl.us/emo/pubs/bridgebk.pdf
There are also hundreds of images at the http://www.floridamemory.com/PhotographicCollection/ site. You can use those if you credit the Florida State Archives.
Bridge is lost. Drove through here on May 10, 2008 and there is a concrete bridge in its place.
Bridge status should be Lost.
Went through here on 2 storm chases within the last 2 weeks, and yes, a concrete bridge is in its place.
I think it is foolhardy to mess around with railroad bridges. Clinbing them is dangerous and illegal.
North approach.
Pictures of the north approach to the Cricket Tunnel.
The Kansas Department of Transportation is undertaking a project to re-align US 54 at Batesville. This underpass is scheduled for removal as part of the project.
This bridge appears to be going away sometime soon. This bridge is in the path of the new US-59 freeway project to link Ottawa and Lawrence. The roads leading to the bridge are already closed, a new bridge has been built beside it but as of May 10th, the truss is still standing next to I-35.
This is the original name of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, which is also listed here.
This bridge was filmed during a movie shoot about 1 1/2 years ago. Does anyone know the film name?
New wikipedia article:
I have additional photos of the steel truss bridge at Meigen, Fish Creek on Cr74.
The vehicle portion of it is quite interesting, you could see through it, I do not know why they don't do this type of bridge more often, as if the road is not very well traveled it would be very efficient.
The Big Four Bridge caught on fire today 05-07-08. They news says it will not hurt the construction that is ongoing for the walk-way. I hope it doesn't prolong its opening I want to see it done in this life time.
If there's anything quicker than a vulture to a carcass or a personal injury attorney to a tragedy, it's the government to tear down an historic bridge the second a drab, boring new replacement is completed. Just another pathetic example. But this bridge like so many others gone will always exist in my memory, a site untouchable by every engineer, government official and crusty old bureaucrat out there.
THis bridge is in Jefferson County Texas. The town of Jefferson is 140 miles north in Marion county!
Jefferson City Bridge Southbound Span
Tonight i am going out there to see whats up because some people say its haunted and ohters don't. i am doing a research paper on the bridge and tommorow i will get back on here and let you know what happened.
Whoever or whatever is sending these links for adult webpages aught to stop or be stopped. This site is for historic bridges and to be a dive for perverts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree that there are many interesting concrete bridges out there, including some on the Interstate system. There are also bridges that look plain and boring from above, but have surprises underneath such as rock piers. However, there is no reason to document plain concrete or steel stringer bridges built in the last 50 years. Document the "cool" bridges like suspension, truss, and arch types and the "regular" bridges with interesting features or history (the I-40 Arkansas River bridge that collapsed is a good example, a completely unremarkable bridge with a tragic history). But leave out the plain bridges and overpasses with no distinguishing features. Those bridges are already in the NBI listings, and there's no reason to photograph these bridges because they all basically look the same. Keep bridgehunter.com interesting!
This bridge is set for replacement at the end of the summer of 2008.
Hey everybody,
I agree that there's no need to post information or photos about most UCEBs (Ugly Concrete Eyesore Bridges).
However, it might be worthwhile to cover concrete freeway overpasses from the 1950s since these are mostly over 50 years old and might possibly perhaps maybe be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The earliest bridges from the Eisenhower Interstate System are quickly disappearing and should be documented, even if they are fairly ugly.
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James Baughn
Webmaster, bridgehunter.com
Wow it looks great. Glad to see one saved for a change, looks like they did a good job. Thanks for the new photos Tom.
Here are some updated pictures of this bridge.
Although there is still work being done to the underside of the bridge, it's now open to traffic once again.
Photo 1 is of the deck in 2006
Photo 2 is a close up of the collapsed section taken in 2006
Photo 3 is the deck now.
Photo 4 is where the collapsed section was.
Photo 5 is of the new balusters.
Just goes to show what can be done as far as restoration goes.
I have already stopped ading them.
Why do you insist on adding these mundane, non-historical bridges?!? Please stop adding them!
I live near this bridge, and to get to Destrehan from Luling you must go over this bridge, and vice versa coming from Destrehan to Luling. I travel on this bridge at least once a week, and its a very big piece of history.
1st Picture taken: 03/18/07 Going towards Destrehan
2nd Picture taken: 03/04/07 East Bank Bridge Park [Destrehan] view
3rd Picture taken: 03/04/07 East Bank Bridge Park [Destrehan] view
4th Picture taken: 03/04/07 East Bank Bridge Park [Destrehan] view
West Burnside is in Multnomah County, not Clackamas County.
David, please stop posting newer bridges, ok?
This is for old bridges, such as 1901 thru 1960 for example, if they are newer, they sould be a classic design.
Such as if it was built in 1999, but is a thru-truss, then it sould be here, but you are adding newer steel stringer bridges.
THIS SITE IS FOR OLD BRIDGES!!!!!
YOU ARE WASTING THE SITES WEB SERVER SPACE FOR NEW BRIDGES AND HOSTING BILLS ARE GOING TO GO UP IF NEWER UNNESSICARY BRIDGES ARE LISTED!
More on this bridge and the construction of the replacement bridge can be found on the website memorialbridge.info
Many of these bridges you are posting have no historic significance whatsoever. This is a website for historic and unique bridges. Please, for the love of God, stop posting UCEB and everyday mundane bridges!!!!
Is there any truth about a body in one of the pillars? When they where being poured someone fell in?
Why are there suddenly entries for modern "UCEB" bridges? I've been over this bridge, and it's nothing but a plain concrete bridge with steel stringers underneath. Not historic, not interesting in any way, shape, or form. This site should stick to interesting bridges, if I want to see an UCEB I can go just about anywhere.
No pedestrians are allowed on this bridge.
Yeah what he said!
This is one of my favorite bike routes. I have been over this bridge a hundred times.
I remember when this was a toll bridge. I probably cross this bridge 20 times a week.
To answer a persons question about the railroad tracks, YES.
These are the old Rock Island tracks, I used Google maps to follow it to a location I know where they are abandoned (about 50 miles away)
So, YES, these are the Rock Island tracks from Kansas City to St. Louis
I have never seen a bridge like this before.
Very cool J.R. ...........................
It was collasped bridge by 33 ton truck since May 28, 2003. It was lost first Hereford Road Bridge. We heard from Arizona Star newspaper about 33 ton truck cross the old bridge. BOOM Driver was wound. Police officer gave ticket to driver. He was lost his job in Phoenix, Arizona few days later. It is new Second Hereford Bridge. It is new three pony truss bridges. It is open to traffic. I Will put photo new bridge on post bridge comment soon. Thank you.
It was lost and collasped after 2005. It was replace new bridge. it ready to open to traffic. Thank you for show photo of old bridge.
I was last trip at Iverson crossing ober Big Sioux River since 1970. I return it again summer 2004. It was closed to traffic after 2000. The wood floor was removed at camelback bridge. It was not safe. I have photo newspaper of Sioux Falls at home. Thank you for show photo.
I see railroad bridges over Big Sioux River. It was open about 1888. I know It is over 120 years old. thank you show of old railroad bridge.
St. Louis County and the City of Fenton have announced plans for a new bridge at this location. It appears that this bridge's days are numbered.
Is this really closed to all traffic?
It looks like it is used alot, is it really?
Driving by EE hwy last Sunday, saw the road was closed for this bridge, turned down to check it out and this is what was found. 4/27/08
Photo 1 looking North from Hwy EE. A fisherman was loading a boat from the road while we were there. Fisherman stated that the water hardly ever was over this bridge and that it had been underwater for nearly 2 weeks. This area has had record rainfal for February, March, and is maybe 1/2" over normal for April. Stockton dam had all four water gates dumping, but not even halfway open.I am guessing that it will be awhile before the road is travelable again.
Photo 2 Trying to reach the bridge from the north shore. Bridge is straight ahead and around the corner to the left, approx .2 miles
Ok, I see now, again to answer a persons question.
According to another comment below, it says only one end remained after it was washed out in 97.
The picture dated "Summer 2005" must be of the only remaining span.
I think, that might be it, but i still think the photos are old, and were taken years ago, just not uploaded here until 2005.
the rail actualy missisippi river and bonne terre to for proof go to my dad and my website just type in missouri illinois rail road and look for missouri illinois railfan site
To answer a persons question, the photos were taken years ago, probably 1995, or 1996.
See how older they look?
Digital cameras were just coming out back then, and did not have much brightness, so the photos are old and the bridge is gone.
Please correct
Overview
Cantilevered through truss bridge over Missouri River and Katy Trail on I-70 west of Columbia and south of Rocheport
Please add
Category
Katy Trail
Thank you,
David B. Haun
How can a railroad bridge be obsolete?
Google maps show this is a highway bridge also.
Can anyone confirm?
Please correct
Overview
Lost through truss bridge over the Missouri River on US 40, MO 5, and MO 87 at Boonville
Please add
Categories
MO 5 and MO 87
Please integrate the photos of the Boonville Bridge that in previous comments.
Thank you,
David B. Haun
There must be a mistake on what date the photos were taken.
Flew from Vinton, IA to Cassville today. Looks like the bridge was washed out...
Also no longer open to traffic
Please add Mo 5 Road to the categories listed for this bridge.
Thank you,
David B. Haun
No, the 1875 bridge was replaced by the current one in 1900.
This bridge can not be the orignal for two reasons,
1. The Chouteau bridge in Kansas City, Missouri was built in 1887, according to the Kansas City Star in 2001 (at the time of its replacment) it was the oldest bridge spanning the Missouri River.
Had the orignal 1875 bridge been here, the Chouteau bridge would be the second oldest.
2. A 1875 bridge probably would not have spans like this, but more of a round design.
I hope this can answer your question
This bridge is gone, it was never torn down, but destroyed by a flood in 1997.
You put it in us 64 instead of us 63 category please correct it.
Thank you,
David B. Haun
Does anyone know if this bridge has been torn down or if its left standing next to the replacement bridge?
Anyone out there heard that the bridge might be torn down and a new bridge built? I think this bridge was metioned in the Corydon Democrat in March or early April (2008). I'm always searching for information regarding Crawford Co. in my search for ancestors, so I'm not sure where I came across this information.
C. Beringer
Here are a few pictures taken shortly after the bridge was reopened. The third picture is of one of the cast iron abutments, the paint was still shiny which made it difficult to get a good shot. I thought it was cool that they managed to save the abutments, one of the best features of this bridge.
Here in Humboldt we call it the Bloody Run.
Carolyn
P.S. I think your site is wonderful. I am putting a link to your site on our Humboldt County Historical Assn web site www.humboldtiowahistory.org
Hope that is okay with you.
Does anybody have photos of the bridge after reconstruction?
This bridge is still closed as of 16 April. There is gravel piled at both ends of the bridge so it doesn't look like it will be repaired anytime soon. However, no traffic on the bridge gives one a great opportunity to wander around it and look at the details. It's a very unique design for the area!
It is sad the bridge is gone, but really, it did need to be replaced. It was always scary when I drove over it.
Every time you could hear the truss members grinding together and making loud noise.
Was the entire bridge replaced in 1900 such that none of the original spans remain today? The locals have told me differently, saying that one or more of the original spans is still in place.
The railroad is still an active line. I posted earlier that the railroad was gone, but that is not true.
The remains of the old bridge, which has been removed and replaced by a modern bridge, seem to be lying around in an area near the creek just to the west of the crossing.
The road to the bridge is no longer used, and blocked at both ends of the bridge. The bridge appears to be in good condition.
Just wanted to update the status of this bridge. The toll bridge was replaced by a new bridge just to the west of this bridge in approx. 2004 (give or take a year). The tolls were taken off of this bridge, but the bridge was open at last check. The bridge still carries Hwy B on the Missouri side, and I believe the Iowa side is now a county road, but the road dead ends into the new highway (Highway 27) just north of the bridge).
On August 1st, 1938, the original Osecola Bridge on MN/WI 243 collapsed and I was hoping somone might have some historical photos.
Was this the bridge used in the 1974 movie "Gone in 60 Seconds" ?
It sure looks like it and could anybody confirm it?
Thanks
Weren't there hangings on this bridge?
Like people committed suicide? I'm from this area and I've heard these stories, and i don't know, I just want to know if they are true.
This bridge will be demolished when the new bridge and its aproaches are complete. Probably some time next year.
The Engineer was named George E. (Elmer) Cole; not George F. He was my grandfather; so I'm quite sure.
It's back open now and has been for several months.
That's probably "Mt. Moriah Cemetery":
That's Wissahickon, with an "h".
This bridge is in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, which is outside Philadelphia City/County.
Montgomery County (in which this bridge lies) is just outside Philadelphia City/County.
... for bridges built in the 1600s. This bridge:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankford_Avenue_Bridge
carries US 13 (Frankford Avenue, locally) across Pennypack Creek, in Philadelphia (which is geographically the same as Philadelphia County), PA. It was built in 1697 or 1698 at the order of William Penn.
Photos are available here:
http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/hhh.pa1049
and here:
http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/hhh.pa3584
Note: this is not the "Frankford Avenue Bridge" listed here:
Photo 1 View of the trusses and second deck installed on the bridge
Photo 2 Close up of the second of the deck and railing on bridge
Photo 1 Golden Gate Bridge walkway and view of Harbor in San Francisco
Photo 2 View of Golden Gate Bridge
Photo 3 Similar view of golden Gate Bridge possibility of better light
Photo 4 Golden Gate Bridge in Distance
Photo 5 View Golden Gate Bridge in distance
Photo 6 Another View of Golden Gate Bridge
Falls of the Ohio Bridge view from Falls of Ohio Indiana state park Bridge marks state park eastern boundary.
Walkway at South Portal Photo
Partway across walkway next to truss spans to county line Photo
Walkway at Howard County Line Photo
Down beside Boonville Bridge on Main Street Photo
Prior to Boonslick Bridge construction start.
A Picture of the Katy Railroad Bridge at Boonville before the Casino was built.
I have been told that you cannot pull a trailer through the tunnel if you have a propane bottle in the trailer. Fifth-wheel trailers have porpane bottles to run the refrigerator, heater, etc.. Does anyone know the real facts about this. Please e-mail me with the facts. Thanks.
When did they close this bridge and is it the same one that was on the IL State Map Cover about 5 or so years ago (the map that the Secretary of State office prints)?
Vista Avenue bridge
LOCATION IS IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY
ORIGINAL NAME: Ford Street Bridge
OPENING DATE: 1904
NOTE: Original bridge parts were used to cross the canyon where present day Interstate highway I-5 is located. (AKA Terwilliger Curves )---This is a notorious location for traffic wrecks due to the curve configurations.
AKA "Suicide Bridge" for obvious reasons--
Several streetcar car wrecks occured on the bridge involving runaway Council Crest streetcars-
I have worked a lot on finding more history about Gould Farm and the Gould Farm Bridge. I have now had published in the Braymer Bee paper and the Advocate Hamiltonian five
articles about the Gould Farm area. I was able to find Ray Rose who was one of Joe and Mary Henkins grandsons. They ran the Gould Farm store for many years. And the real
find was finding the Great great granddaughter of C. L. Gould who ran the store in the beginning. Any one wanting copies of the news papers that the story about Gould Farm was in can call the Advocate, 816-583-2116 Joan Hosman
This bridge has been rehabilitated recently. I hope it's no longer in such bad shape.
Bridge open to vehicles. Pull off parkinig on each end.
On south pull off follow wooden steps down to groomed path to creek for some great views of bridge and sand bluffs boardering the opposite bank. 1/4 mile south is Adams Mill, open weekends.Bridge,picnic grounds and mill nicely restored. Parking lot across road leads to dam and mill pond
I have walked this bridge numerous times. As a matter of fact, it's one of my best childhood memories of Belle! A friend of mine (no names mentioned) even jumped off the bridge into the river.
The last time I went to see the bridge, there was a gate closing off the road. Anybody know why the area is now off limits? I always figured it would be, but wondering if anybody has the scoop.
The bridge reopened on Sunday, April 13, 2008, after being closed for painting. The bridge was closed for approximately one week while the bridge painting work was performed.
This was taken April 2008 from the giant ferris wheel on Mavy Pier
