Posted October 1, 2016, by John Marvig (marvigj27 [at] gmail [dot] com)
I've been working with bridges for nearly half my life..I was just a 5th grade kid when I started taking pictures. Of the many frustrating, emotional and downright disgusting moments I've seen with bridge destruction, this one takes the cake. I spent a lot of time searching for it yesterday and the weeks prior; and the moment I realized the concrete in the creek was it, it certainly tugged a few heart strings.
The biggest question is why did this bridge only last 29 years? Seems to me that a massive concrete arch like this should last a long time. The new bridge was built in June of 1944.
70 some years too late to see this hell of a structure. Really would have been a treat to find it..
I've been working with bridges for nearly half my life..I was just a 5th grade kid when I started taking pictures. Of the many frustrating, emotional and downright disgusting moments I've seen with bridge destruction, this one takes the cake. I spent a lot of time searching for it yesterday and the weeks prior; and the moment I realized the concrete in the creek was it, it certainly tugged a few heart strings.
The biggest question is why did this bridge only last 29 years? Seems to me that a massive concrete arch like this should last a long time. The new bridge was built in June of 1944.
70 some years too late to see this hell of a structure. Really would have been a treat to find it..