The marker inside the bridge states that this bridge is kind of a mystery, but that it was built in '15. I would imagine that it would be a rough trip getting back up the hill in a car in icy conditions. I found it impossible to get back up the hill this past weekend as, unfortunately, I broke a ball joint on my trusty Jeep. The wife and I enjoyed the mosquitos and fear of some unknown monster (like a bigfoot or 'Boggy Creek' type horror). Anyway, beautiful spot, but not for 4 1/2 hours while a storm rages on. The life of a Bridgehunter!!
For some reason the Pine Bluff Bridge is closed in winter. This according to signs at each road to the bridge, and gates at top of each hill. I wonder if its due to the treacherous winding steep grades at each end, or the bridge turns brittle in winter. Also I find the 1915 date questionable? Don't know if any Howe trusses were built after 1900. The center pier is concrete instead of stone.
Ooh, not good. Is that one that was made since the Italian takeover? Glad you are OK!
Regards,
Art S.