It's good to see this bridge being restored. Adding arches may be a bit of an historic compromise, but it allows for removal of the ugly bracing underneath. Does anyone know the best time of year to see this bridge with more water flowing under it? I was in Morgan County in July but wasn't close to this bridge. Would like to get back to see it. I did visit the Barkhurst Mill (Williams) bridge, and despite the fact that it's been abandoned and unmaintained for a long time, it's still in very good shape.
Photo 1- Looking South/East
Photo 2- Signage
Gone when we visited the site on 7/30/08. New bridge in place.
Photo 1- Looking North
Photo 2- Looking South
MY Dad pulled a New Moon house trailer 8'x48', across the Irvin Cobb (Brookport) Bridge from up state Il. to Paducah In 1961.This was before the metal deck and before they widened it. He had 6 kids in the car and all our belongings in the trailer. It's a great bridge. I am an experienced biker and have no problems crossing the bridge on a bike...
This bridge is open to the public not hard to find. It is just off the main road between Edinburgh and Ninevah which goes past the stoplight to main entrance to Camp Atterbury. Going west, cross the smaller bridge and just to the right is a tiny neatly constructed stone arch bridge. Cross it and the iron bridge is just up the road. The deck could use some attention. This road goes to what I believe is the Prisoners of War Cemetary. Anything not open to the public in Camp Atterbury is fenced off with No Tresspassing signs. I only gave directions because some county maps don't mark the Atterbury Fish and Wildlife roads.
If you are able to obtain a picture of this bridge when it was intact, please post it. I am interested in how it was made.
Thanks!
awesome view of Bluff Creek from deck of bridge. built after 1964 flood rerouted Bluff Creek. Bridge is stamped in concrete that it was built in 1966.
Although this is an extremely rare example of a skewed stone arch bridge, the county is planning to demolish and replace it in the near future. Unfortunately, the wing walls are cracked and the foundation is being undermined. The bridge is being studied to determine if it is historic and should be preserved.
9-17-2008
PICTURES OF REHAB WORK
I see my soul and gain inner strength when I look at the Mighty MAC.
North entrance GPS N37 52.316, W82 10.650
South entrance GPS N37 51.667, W82 10.888
Quite an experience!Locals state that proper useage is to turn lights on, indicating that you are entering the tunnel. Drivers from the other end know not to enter if lights are on. We saw an 18 wheeler tanker go through while there, but it is a tight fit. Water drips form the top and one can barely see as it takes a while for eyes to adjust. Locals state that the roadway was dirt up until a couple of years ago and had deep holes in it. Now it is paved, but no lighting. Found article on wall at local resturant calling this the Dingess Tunnel. Article stated that it originally served as a rail system and was built in 1892. The rail was abandoned in 1932 and it was convereted to a roadway. Newspaper article was in the Daily News with Photo by Kyle Lovern. Article proclaimed the 100 Year anniversery of the Dingess Tunnel. Author was Charlotte Sanders. Tunnel is nearly 1 mile in length.
Photo 1- Looking south. Hole at other end looks just as far when halfway through
Photo 2- Looking North
Photo 3- Newspaper article at local eating establishment.
GPS N37 53.603, W82 14.376
Old rail bridge converted to road use. Narrow road bed/doesn't use full bridge width.
Photo 1- Looking South/East
Photo 2- Side view
Photo 3- Looking North/West
Photo 1- Looking South, bridge in foreground
Photo 1- Looking South
Photo 2- Looking North
This was moved from an unknown location with the new place made at the Cabell County Fairgrounds/Pumpkin Park
Road names very near are CR/25 and CR25/7, or Mud River Road and James River Turnpike. At this corner the bridge is very noticeable, but does not serve either roadway. Bridge is located south of CR25/7 and East of CR/25
Photo 1- Looking South
Photo 2- Looking North
Photo 3- Looking West
Photo 4- Plaque
Photo 5- Interior
GPS near north entrance is N38 21.925, W81 50.863, south entrance is N38 21.718, W81 50.863
Road also called Dogwood Lane
We could not enter as construction is underway.Tunnel is curved and one lane, thus the traffic light system.
Photo 1- Looking South
Photo 2- Looking North
Photo 1- Looking West
Road signs refer to this as South Side Bridge
Photo 1- Looking West
GPS N38 49.540, W81 36.181
Road name also Parrish Hill
This old bridge has a new portable bridge built to the West of it to allow heavier trucks (to possibly carry building supplies) bypass the bridge.
Photo 1- Looking East
Photo 2- Looking South
Photo 3- Canton Bridge Company, (couldn't make out the rest)
Photo 4- Looking North
GPS N38 47.988, W81 41.470
Road name also Cedar Lakes Dr, or old US 21
Photo 1- Looking East
Photo 2- Looking West
Photo 3- Looking West/side structure
GPS N38 49.670, W81 45.884
Very busy bridge!
Photo 1- Looking North
Photo 2- Looking South
Road also called Evans Rd
Photo 1- Looking East
Photo 2- Looking North/West
Road now called CR87/12, or Cow Run
Photo 1- Looking North
Photo 2- Looking South
Photo 3- Looking East
GPS is N38 52.044, W81 49.148
Roadway is currently called Main Street or SR331 or Old US33
Photo 1- Looking West
Photo 2- Railing
Photo 3- Looking North
GPS N38 53.898, W81 38.856
Photo 1- Looking North/East
Photo 2- Looking East
Photo 1- Looking East
Photo 2- Looking West
Photo 3- Loking South/West
Photo 1- Looking East
Photo 2- Looking West
The "companion site" to the episode of Nova, about this bridge, is called Super Bridge (it aired in November 1997) and can be found at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bridge/ which includes a clip.
The transcript can be read here: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2416bridge.html
The DVD info is...
Item # WG27519
ISBN # 978-1-593757-42-7
UPC # 783421 27 5195
1997
...and you can buy it from WGBH in Boston:
I took this ferry in 1970 from MO side. The road deteriorated from paved to gravel as it got closer the Mississippi. The last half mile was just a dirt trail. I thought there was a bridge here, and when the road ended at the gravel river bank there was nothing. As I turned around to go back, an operator of a front end loader stacking logs called out to wait for the ferry. I looked harder, and sure enough, on the other side was the ferry unloading. When it came across, it jammed it's ramp into the gravel bank, good enough so you could drive on. That saved me a lot of driving.
GPS is N38 56.200, W81 45.414
Photo 1- Signage, looking East
Photo 2- Looking West
Photo 1- Looking South/West
Photo 2- Looking South
Photo 1- Looking East
Photo 2- Looking South/East
Photo 3- Looking West
Photo 1- Looking South
Photo 2- Looking North
Photo 3- Looking South/West. Too much brush for a really good shot
Photo 1- looking south/east from SR 329
Photo 2- Looking East
Photo 3- Looking West
This bridge is no longer on NW 39th Expressway--it has been bypassed. However, it is readily visible next the to road.
This bridge is/was on Historic US 66.
If this is where Eastern/MLK crosses the Oklahoma River (formerly North Canadian), this bridge was replaced with the usual concrete and steel post and beam bridge about 20 years ago. I (barely) remember seeing the original pony truss when I was little. There are now no trusses in that immediate area.
KHZ
Dino
I enjoy hearing the stories associated with these old bridges, and appreciate you sharing it. It would probably be hard at this point in interesting the county to restore it, but you might start with the local historical group. Moving part of the bridge might be an option, but with all those spans it would be really neat to keep it intact. Good luck with anything you can do, and it would be great to see more of your pictures.
Tony
There is a sign at the end of the road that says "Bridge Closed". When you get to it there are gates at the end of the bridge but they were open and cars were still driving over it.
Went to this bridge last weekend. It has been replaced with a new concrete bridge. The only evidence of the old bridge are portions of the piers.
Hi,
My name is Dino Strunk. I was born and raised in Taylorville, Illinois. I now reside in Forsyth, Missouri, but Taylorville will always remain my home.
Here are a few pictures of an obsolete abandoned through truss/pony truss bridge that's located in Christian county about 10 miles sw of Taylorville, Illinois. I took the pictures this last June, but this is the first time that I've really had the time to start devoting to this project.
It was originally located on the only direct road connecting Taylorville to Raymond and all the towns in between. It's basically considered the old Rt 48 bridge crossing South Fork. It lays about a half mile north of the current Rt48 bridge crossing South Fork. This bridge is known by the old timers in the area (the ones that are still alive anyway) as the "Hell's Half Acre Bridge". My dad used to tell me about an old town that was located near the bridge named "Half Acre". The town burned down many years ago from what I understand, hence how it got the name "Hell's Half Acre".
I can remember my dad taking me across this bridge when I was a very young child in the early-mid '70s. Even then, the old road was awful and untraveled....full of ruts to the point that you could become stuck during a rainy period. But I literally LOVED this old bridge. I have been totally fasinated by through truss bridges ever since...the older and bigger, the better.
Anyway, it's probably been 25 years or so since I had physically checked on the bridge. I had inquired about it several times, just to come up empty handed to being told that it was gone.
Sorry I'm rambling on here, but this summer I was up in that area and, having some time to spare, I drove back down the old road. The road was basically a driveway to a house now and the road was pretty much gone from that point. In fact, if you didn't know about the road before, you would have NO idea there was ever one there.
I went up to the house and knocked on the door, to be greeted by a couple who lived in the old house. I told them my story and asked them if the bridge was still standing. To my surprise it WAS!!
They allowed my wife and I to go walking through the weeds (about a half mile or so) climbing over fallen trees, twigs, you name it. I couldn't see any traces of the road, but I remembered the route like it was yesterday.
Here is the product of my travels. I hope you enjoy these. The bridge has had some parts removed and one end has caved in...but other than that, it's just like I remembered it!
Again, sorry for all the details of my story, but this bridge means a great deal to me. It's part of my childhood memories. It takes me home to a place that has changed so drastically since I left. And most of my family are deceased so I hope you can understand my strong feelings for this bridge.
I hope you will post these pictures on your website and I hope it will bring awareness of this old bridge. Also, I would really love to know the process of how do you go about getting a bridge like this preserved. I would love to devote time to trying to do that with this bridge. I feel that it is a very historical part of Christian county that very few people even know about anymore.Any input you could give me would be extremely helpful! Also, I am aware of several other through truss bridges in the area that unfortunately been removed and replaced. I'm not sure how to find any information on them (I just know where they were located), but I'd be glad to help you in any way I can.
Well again, thank you for your time and enjoy the pictures. I do have a few more than I can list. If you're interested, please email me.
Sincerely,
Dino*
MN Bridge # 90818 was removed in October 2007 and replaced with a more modern bridge. The bridge was originally built by Fargo & Iron Works of Fargo, ND at a cost of $1440.00. The contract was let on the April 23, 1907 and was completed and accepted by the Township Board of Kragness on August 12, 1907. The bridge was a pin through type Bridge that appeared to be a Pratt Truss. The bridge was known locally as the 'Tuffton' bridge.
In September 2007 I wrote a 10 page historical account on this bridge. Since that time I have gathered additional data and have heard from several other people. I am planning to re-write my history on this bridge. If anyone else has any additional information or old photographs please contact me as soon as possible. This bridge was first built in 1912, NOT 1929! Thanx!!!
Bridge is gone, photo from top of the hill
Note that creek name is Monday Creek, not Sunday.
Photo 1- Looking West
Photo 2- Looking North/East
This road is also called Garden Hill Road (by sign and by my map). Road is closed due to bridge being closed, though it is only closed at the bridge. GPS N39 12.371, W81 58.617
Photo 1- Looking East
Photo 2- Looking West
Photo 3- Looking south/west
Photo 1- First visible looking south/east
Photo 2- Looking South
Photo 3- Signage looking north
Photo 4- Looking North
Photo 5- Up close scale
Photo 6- Top shot going thru
Road sign at bridge states SR 669, Delorme shows 3rd street. GPS taken on sight was N39 38.901, W81 51.514
Photo 1- Looking West
Photo 2- Looking East
Photo 3- PLaque on West end
Photo 4- Looking East
Photo 1- Looking West
Photo 2- Looking East
Photo 1- Looking East
Photo 2- Looking South
Photo 3- Looking West
Photo 4- Plaque on East end
Photo 1- Looking North
Photo 2- Looking South
Photo 1- Looking East
Photo 2- Looking East
Photo 3- Looking North/East
Photo 4- Looking West
Photo's looking South/East
Not sure if line is still in use. Draw bridge on East end over the canal was open and general appearance was that this may not be currently in use.
Photo 1- Draw Bridge over canal on East end
Photo 2- Looking North/West
Photo 3- Looking East
Photo 4- different angle of Draw bridge on East end
Photo 5- Looking North from Y-Bridge-note the very west span is taller, maybe moved in from different location?
Additional of signage at bridge on East end
It may be possible that this is only State Street and not Route 40. GPS N39 56.557, W82 1.392. Bridge was undergoing a "redo" while we were there.
Photo 1- Looking North/East
Photo 2- Looking North
Photo 3- Looking South
Photo 4- Looking West
Photo 1- Looking South
Photo 2- Weight sign
Photo 3- Holes rusted through beam
Photo 4- Looking North
Photo 5- Current Plaque
Photo 6- Old Mill Foundation? Immediately West of Bridge
Photo 1- Looking North/East
Photo 2- Looking West
Photo 3- Current Plaque
Photo 4- Walkway looking West
Photo 5- Looking North over the falls from the walkway
Photo 1- Looking South from Ohio 13
Photo 2- Looking East
Photo 3- Looking West
Bridge sets roughly beside the Kokosing River Ohio 13 Arch bridge. It is unique is that it sits so very tall compared to the buildings around it. No plaque found
Photo 1- looking south
Photo 2- Looking South/West with Ohio 13 arch in background
Photo 3- Abutment/footing for East end
I believe that the old bridge, the lost truss bridge on the post card, was used to transport the interurban Kansas City, Leavenworth, & Western Rwy, before its demise in the late 1930s. Does anyone know where to get more info on Kansas City's interurban railroads? Traction railroads are another new interest for me, and I would like to find more about a particular city or location.
The only bridge that we find on this stretch of raod is very near the jnct of Old route 66 and Hwy F (slightly different that the map placement, so you might double check me). GPS of N37 44.409 w92 35.215. Taken 7/24/08
Photo 1- Looking west
Photo 2- Weight limit sign
Photo 3- Looking East
Great bridge!!! Thank you for getting this one on the website. I have seen a pictutre of it in the book by John Szwajkart, Train Watcher's Guide to St. Louis. His other two are just as great( one covers Kansas City and the other, Chicago). There are a few more Frisco bridges in the area that would be great to see, as well as other RR and Hwy bridges in the state of Missouri and Iowa. I'll send you a list. I hope Walthers comes out with kits like this in different sizes for modelers. Have a great week!!!
I couldn't agree more with you!!! Why not try to preserve the bridges we have now,rather then replace them with ugly comcrete eyesores that may not last??? Sometimes it is much cheaper to rebuild a bridge then to tear it down and replace it!!
I have been by this bridge!!! One of the few covered bridges in MN:) very nicely preserved!! supposedly there is one in sturgeon lake(carlton county)for which I am still hunting to take a few photo's to post here. Hope I find it!!!
My father's company, T. M. Morgan Paving Co., was the general contractor on this section of the highway. I believe the bridge was subcontracted to one of his nephews, E. Thomas.
I have a reduced copy of the original plans for the highway and the bridge.
I also have an album of photographs taken by a professional photographer and sold to people attending the opening of the highway.
Thomas Morgan, Civil Engineer, Ventura County Public Works
August 9, 2008
This bridge has been closed to traffic, it is still there and has few good places for parking, to take pictures and is good to check out.
Keep in mind campfires around bridges in SC have a big fine attached to them.
According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, this bridge is going to be replaced as part of an upgrade of the highway in St .Charles County.
I grew up in Mobile, AL, but my grandmother lived in Springfield. We would visit her every summer when I was a kid. My first request when we got there was to go drive over the "cattern bottom bridge" (I never knew it was spelled "Cadron" until I was an adult). At that time, you could drive over it. And we did - it was a shortcut to Aunt Weleetka's house in Greenbriar. I've actually been swimming in the Cadron Creek near the bridge, in spite of the water moccasins (and I've seen some huge ones there!).
I'm really glad the bridge is still standing. It brings back some fond memories of my childhood. Thanks for sharing this.
Hi everyone - One of my favorite bridges (the New Franklin Viaduct (Vidoc) is to be removed. Here is the story from the Boonville Daily News:
By Nadalie Truex
Boonville Daily News
Thu Aug 07, 2008, 02:54 PM CDT
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Boonville, Mo. -
Preston Kramer of the Missouri Department of Transportation told the New Franklin city council that the Rt. 5 bridge that runs over the Katy Trail needs to be removed entirely. At the council’s Monday night meeting, Kramer said MoDOT plans to build a crossing with the Katy Trail in its place. “The Department of Natural Resources thinks this would open up the town to trail users rather than just the entrance,” he said.
The proposal calls for traffic to operate the same as it does now. Route 5 would be dropped from the bridge to the ground with the roadway being converted into a highway. The project’s estimated budget is set at $1.3 million to complete with the majority of the estimate allocated to the removal of the bridge.
Tentatively, a public meeting to discuss the project is to be scheduled between now and October. The project is scheduled to start as early as next year’s post-harvest season and will take six weeks to complete.
For the rest of the story, see the August 7, 2008 print edition of the Boonville Daily News.
When asked about traffic, Kramer was ready to answer the council’s questions. He said drivers that use Route 5 can use detours during the construction period. He said there will be a local detour and a side detour. A temporary roadway southeast of the bridge would also be put into play.
The ground underneath the bridge is owned by the city of New Franklin, so the city would be responsible for maintaining the grounds.
And here is one from The Democrat Leader/ The Fayette Advertiser:
MoDOT eyes radical change for New Franklin viaduct entrance
Aug 5, 2008
A proposed major change to the Highway 5 south entrance into New Franklin dominated the NF city council regular meeting Monday evening. Also, the 2008 tax rate was voluntarily rolled back and types of vehicles allowed on city streets were among additional discussion topics.
Hwy 5 viaduct ‘nearing end of life’
The bridge at the south entrance to New Franklin may be demolished, but not any time soon. It spans what used to be the old Katy (M-K-T) switching yards at Franklin.
Preston Kramer of the Missouri Department of Transportation told New Franklin council members that the viaduct, which now spans the Katy Trail, is safe, but “nearing the end of its life.”
MoDOT proposes demolishing the bridge and reconstructing Highway 5 on the ground. The project is estimated to cost about $1.3 million and will begin no earlier than the fall of 2009. As yet, funds are not in place for the project, but Preston believed monies will be found from federal sources.
The 1939-40 bridge has been inspected within the last year, and is judged structurally sound at this time.
A public hearing on the proposed project will be scheduled for the month of October.
Preston asked for official support from city officials. City officials will consider and discuss endorsement at their next meeting.
Pictures taken 6-9-08 N40 27.414 W88 24.190
I used to live in copper canyon, less than 3 miles from "goatman's bridge"... There's nothing spooky about it. I've been out there SEVERAL times, the entire neighborhood used to ride tractors out to the bridge at midnight every halloween and NOTHING ever happened!
I read your article in rural Missouri. I also love old bridges and come from a long line of bridge builders.
I was also sorry to see this one go. Unfortunally i am one of the workers replacing this bridge. i will have pictures of the removal if your interested. I was able to save a piece of the old truss for myself.
Lol, that's the smallest bridge I've ever seen, and it isn't even over water!
I spent my chidhood growing up in Ray county and the Lexington bridge still brings back many fond memories!! I remember so many times riding or driving across that bridge and "Sitting light" thinking that the bridge looked so insubstantial, but it always got us across in good shape. It is such a shame that it is scheduled to be demolished, it is such a big part of local history!!
Bridge is now reduced to two lanes and is under demo by contractor JH Reid.
NJDOT is replacing bridge with a 65 foot fixed span bridge due to be completed in 2011.
Cost of new span is $125 million
Three live webcams are online to watch traffic on the span.
http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/commuter/511/conditions.shtm
Look for
The lighting on the old bridge is how it should be. The new bridge has way to many lights on it. It has a double light every ten feet or so, and tall lights to light the road. The city should remove some of those lights. They have better things to do with the money then pay the electric bill for those lights.
This bridge looks like the Alvin York Bridge over the Tennessee River on SH 20,100 US 412 in Decatur/Perry Counties
I spent the weekend in Northeast Indiana, and added pictures of several bridges in Allen, Huntington, and Wells Counties. You can view them on the pages of these counties. Enjoy!
Photo 1- Looking west from south bank
Photo 2- Looking North
Derelect Through Truss. May have originaly served CR92/Crider Rd prior to the building of I-71.
Photo 1- Looking West from under I-71
Photo 2- Looking South
Photo 3- Looking South
Photo 4- North abutment
Photo 5- Looking South/I-71 in background
Photo 6- Looking South/I-71 in background
Oh my heavens!!!!!! I finally found other pictures of this trestle. Does anyone have a photo of the tracks as you are looking across the bridge, like a view from the deck. I saw this trestle when my mom and I were taking one of our vacations coming up from Florida ( came through Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky ) to Missouri. The first time I saw this bridge, I nearly had a heart attack. Man, it is AWESOME!!!!! I plan on building one like it for a model railroad.
Gallopin' Gertie looked pretty nice on opening day!
Here are a couple of very interesting historical pictures of the bridge. The first one is construction of the bridge in 1928. The second picture is the from the first year the bridge was opened in 1929. Some interesting facts, the first person to cross the bridge was an 11 year old boy on a bicycle. The first vehicle to cross was a greyhound bus.
Saving a truss bridge beats replacing it with an UCEB if feasable.
this is actually the so called IL 161 Extension that several counties actually brag about.
No one really seems to know for sure why it has that moniker.
The Bugline follows an abandoned rail right-of-way that went into service circa 1890 to service the quarry operations in Lannon. (See the category Lannon Stone for more about the quarries and stone.)
The line was built by the Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls & Western Railroad from Granville to Sussex and it was extended to Merton and North Lake about 1897. The "Bugline" was acquired by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (The Milwaukee Road) about 1900 and abandoned in the 1960's. (These dates are also in question but are probably accurate within a couple of years either way.)
The right-of-way from Granville to Menomonee Falls was never developed into a trail and probably never will be, since it used to cross US 41 (now a freeway) at grade, much of it is now on private property and part of it is now covered by several feet of the Omega Hills landfill in the eastern edge of Menomonee Falls.
The Merton to North Lake segment of the old short line was operated as a historic steam railroad that operated out of North Lake. That has long since ceased operation (the last run was in October, 2001) and the locomotive is now on static display in Black River Falls, Wisconsin.
Waukesha County is talking about extending the trail through North Lake and along the Oconomowoc River to Monches Park. The development is not without controversy (is any government development without its critics?) but that doesn't answer your question, does it?
As far as I know, the short line railroad was even called the Bugline and why it is called that is just one of those things lost to history.
Does anyone know why this bridge was abandonded? or why it was originally built? The road leading down to it is nearly impossible to drive even in a pickup.
Photo taken from the closed (as of 8-4-08) Judsonia Bridge just to the west.
I visited the Judsonia Bridge on 8-4-08 and found that there have been gates placed at each end to prevent vehicle traffic from entering the bridge. The gates and posts looked like they had been placed very recently because the welds and bare metal parts were not rusted.
The gates were humg on hinges and a chain and padlock placed on the free end. I saw this as hope that the bridge would be repaired and reopened. If it were permanently closed, I don't think there would have been reason to place moveable gates.
While walking out onto the bridge, just the weight of my body caused a few creaks and rattles. Jumping up and down caused several more rattles.
Pictures #11 and #13 on the main page are actually of the railroad bridge just to the east of this bridge.
The railroad grade at this location is also the northern boundary of Fort Riley. The north side of this bridge is accessible from Bala Park. The south side is in Fort Riley.
This bridge was removed and replaced with a concrete structure. opened last year. The new bridge is 6 lanes..
this bridge was replaced with a concrete structure two years ago. New bridge wider with a walkway on north side of bridge..
this bridge was closed to traffic last year. New bridge built 6 lanes, beside this bridge. It is still intact, but closed to trafic.
I grew up on a farm along hwy Y to the south of the bridge. I do not have many memories that do not include setting traps, setting trot lines or hunting arrowheads along the cuivre in this area. These excursions normaly ended with a chain burger at the chain of rocks tavern. then later in life, when dating my wife, I found out the she was scared to death to cross the old bridge. so I made it a point to take her across every time I had a chance. I always told her, that old bridge will be here longer than we will.
YES.........
There is almost always a way to obtain these bridges. You can start with a call to the highway department of the county the bridge is located in. They should be able to tell you the current status of the bridge, and if there are any reuse plans already in place for the bridge. If the county has control of the bridge you would probably go through the county government. If it is a state bridge you would contact the state DOT, many of which have a reuse program in place for historic bridges. I believe Missouri is one of these. Here in Indiana I come across many bridges that have been relocated to private drives. Good Luck!
Tony
Very true! This has been the problem with historic bridges from the start. Imagine how much money would be saved if the bridges we have were taken care of. Concerned citizens need to contact their legisators and ask they fund repair and maintainance and not replacement.
There is no mention to the fact that this bridge was built from the frame work of the ferris wheel at the 1892 Chicago Worlds Fair
Photographs taken Spring 2008
We read in the Odessa, Mo. paper earlier this year or last year that this bridge would be replaced soon...Do counties give bridges away to landowners who could use them, et. span gullies on their property?? versus destroying them or sending them to bridge cemetary???
any info would be appreciated. thank you