Recent Updates
BNSF - Spring Creek Trestle (Harris County, Texas)
Timber stringer bridge over Spring Creek on BNSF RailwayDecember 12, 2018: New photos
Telephone Road Bridge (Harris County, Texas)
Concrete tee beam bridge over Brays Bayou on Telephone RoadJuly 12, 2017: New photos
Old Toccoa River Bridge (Fannin County, Georgia)
Camelback truss bridge over Toccoa River on Old GA 5 in McCaysvilleJune 16, 2012: Updated by Bob Morgan: adjusted map marker
LN - Powell River Bridge (Wise County, Virginia)
Deck plate girder bridge over Highway 78, Powell River on former L&NNovember 4, 2011: Updated by Bob Morgan: added map marker and additional hwy info
Deep River Bridge (Chatham County, North Carolina)
Camelback through truss bridge over Deep River on NC 2153July 17, 2011: New Street View added
BNSF - Gassman Coulee Trestle (Ward County, North Dakota)
Steel girder trestle over the Gassman Coulee on the BNSF Railway, west of MinotJuly 16, 2011: New Street View added
White's Ferry (Montgomery County, Maryland)
Ferry over Potomac RiverJuly 3, 2011: Updated by Bob Morgan: added map marker, updated data
Arsenal Bridge (Scott County, Iowa)
Baltimore through truss bridge over Mississippi River on 2 lanes of traffic and 2 rail lines in DavenportJune 14, 2011: New photo
CFE - Town Creek Bridge (Van Wert County, Ohio)
Deck plate girder bridge over Town Creek on Chicago, Fort Wayne & Eastern RailroadApril 10, 2011: Updated by Bob Morgan: corrected railroad name
CFE - Town Creek Bridge (Van Wert County, Ohio)
Deck plate girder bridge over Town Creek on Chicago, Fort Wayne & Eastern RailroadApril 10, 2011: Updated by Bob Morgan: corrected railroad name
Wade Harris Bridge (Wilkes County, North Carolina)
Concrete arch bridge over South Prong Lewis Fork on NC 1389December 4, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: adjusted map marker; added state project #, added alternate names; added photos
CFE - Town Creek Bridge (Van Wert County, Ohio)
Deck plate girder bridge over Town Creek on Chicago, Fort Wayne & Eastern RailroadOctober 28, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added correct name of creek that bridge crosses
Cheoah River Footbridge (Graham County, North Carolina)
Wire suspension bridge over Cheoah River on footpathSeptember 8, 2010: Added
NYC - WV 16/39 Overpass (Fayette County, West Virginia)
Abandoned deck plate girder bridge over WV 16/39 on former New York Central RRAugust 13, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: changed name from NYC to New York Central
NYC - WV 16/39 Overpass (Fayette County, West Virginia)
Abandoned deck plate girder bridge over WV 16/39 on former New York Central RRAugust 13, 2010: Added
NYC - Gauley River Bridge (Fayette County, West Virginia)
Abandoned through truss bridge over Gauley River on former New York Central RailroadAugust 13, 2010: Added
CFE - Town Creek Bridge (Van Wert County, Ohio)
Deck plate girder bridge over Town Creek on Chicago, Fort Wayne & Eastern RailroadAugust 8, 2010: Added
Warsaw Upper Bridge (Benton County, Missouri)
Swinging bridge over Osage River on MO 7 (formerly Route A) in WarsawAugust 6, 2010: New photo
Blossomland Bridge (Berrien County, Michigan)
Bascule bridge over St. Joseph River on M-63 in St. JosephAugust 5, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added span details and photos
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge (Richmond County, New York)
Suspension bridge over The Narrows on I-278 between Staten Island and BrooklynApril 30, 2010: New photos
Hawley Lane Bridge (Cumberland County, North Carolina)
Concrete curved tee beam bridge over Blounts Creek on Hawley Lane in FayettevilleMarch 10, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added Street View
St. Claude Avenue Bridge (Orleans Parish, Louisiana)
Bascule through truss bridge over the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal (Industrial Canal) on St. Claude Avenue (LA Hwy 46)February 20, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: adjusted map location
NS - East Pearl River Bridge (Pearl River County, Mississippi)
Through truss bridge over Pearl River on Norfolk Southern RailwayFebruary 17, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added map marker
NS - East Pearl River Bridge (Pearl River County, Mississippi)
Through truss bridge over Pearl River on Norfolk Southern RailwayFebruary 17, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added map marker
Main St Bridge (Washington County, Mississippi)
Lost Beam bridge over US 82 on S. Main St (old US 61) in LelandFebruary 17, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added map marker
Main St Bridge (Washington County, Mississippi)
Lost Beam bridge over US 82 on S. Main St (old US 61) in LelandFebruary 17, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added amp marker
Sunflower River MS 12 Bridge (Washington County, Mississippi)
Two-span through truss bridge over Sunflower River on MS 12February 17, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added map marker
US 49 Bridge (Forrest County, Mississippi)
Plate girder bridge over US 49 on Country Club Road in HattiesburgFebruary 17, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added map marker
Natchez Bridge (Adams County, Mississippi)
Pair of cantilevered through truss bridges over the Mississippi River on US 84/US 425 at NatchezFebruary 17, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added map marker
Stockton Lake MO 245 Bridge (Dade County, Missouri)
Deck girder bridge over Stockton Lake on MO 245February 17, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added map marker
Dumbarton Bridge (Washington, District of Columbia)
Five-span concrete arch bridge over Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway on Q Street NWFebruary 16, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added map marker
Taft Bridge (Washington, District of Columbia)
Concrete arch bridge over Rock Creek on Connecticut AvenueFebruary 16, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added map marker
Gunnison River Bridges (Gunnison County, Colorado)
Pair of through trusses over the Gunnison River on Old US 50 just west of GunnisonFebruary 16, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added map marker
Prater-Morefield Tunnel (Montezuma County, Colorado)
Tunnel on the Main Entrance Road at Mesa Verde National ParkFebruary 16, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added map marker
BNSF - Cherry Creek Bridge (Denver County, Colorado)
Through truss bridge over Cherry Creek on Burlington Northern Santa Fe RailroadFebruary 16, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added truss type
SOU - Deep River Bridge (Chatham County, North Carolina)
Abandoned through truss bridge over Deep RiverFebruary 15, 2010: New photo
UP - Tennessee Pass Tunnel (Eagle County, Colorado)
Railroad tunnel under Tennessee Pass north of Leadville on closed Union Pacific RRFebruary 15, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added map marker
WSS - Whitney Railroad Bridge (Stanly County, North Carolina)
Warren through truss bridge over Yadkin River (Badin Lake) on Winston-Salem Southbound RailroadFebruary 15, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added "other location"; bridge connects Stanly County and Montgomery County, MC
Barkers Creek Road Bridge (Jackson County, North Carolina)
Camelback through truss bridge over Tuckasegee River on Formerly SR-1392February 15, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: corrected map marker location, Jackson County is correct, verified by Google Street View
Beaumont Street Bridge (Buncombe County, North Carolina)
Stone arch bridge over Beaumont Street in AshevilleFebruary 15, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added map marker
NS - NC87 Overpass (Alamance County, North Carolina)
Warren through truss bridge over NC 87 & 100 on the North Carolina RailroadFebruary 15, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added map marker
McGirt's Bridge (Bladen County, North Carolina)
Lost through truss bridge over Cape Fear River on US 701February 15, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added map marker
Wesser Bridge (Swain County, North Carolina)
Pratt pony truss bridge over Nantahala RiverFebruary 15, 2010: Updated by Bob Morgan: added map marker/coordinates
SOU - Deep River Bridge (Chatham County, North Carolina)
Abandoned through truss bridge over Deep RiverFebruary 14, 2010: Added
Recent Comments
Posted November 16, 2011
Hey James-
Was wondering how hard it would be to have a function to search and then show on a county map/state map the bridges you searched for. I think that would be useful for those who like to go and see/stand on the historic bridges on Bridgehunter. It could kind of help you 'plan your trip'.
Bob
Posted October 7, 2011
23rd Over the River Run is October 8!!
http://www.vicksburg.org/all-news/3-newsflash/632-23rd-annua...
The SCHF is pleased to announce the 23rd Annual Over the River Run. The Foundation along with many sponsors and volunteers presents this very special community venture and it promises to be one of the biggest yet. This event welcomes hundreds to the City of Vicksburg and will serve as a wonderful family event. It will take place on Saturday, October 8th at 8:00am and begins at the Old Mississippi River Bridge located at I-20 and Washington Street. This delightfully unique run follows a scenic course heading west across the Mississippi River across to Delta, Louisiana and then returns back to the finish line. The event involves a 5-mile run, 5-mile walk and a one-mile fun run for kids. Sign up for the race. Sponsorship opportunities are now available. After expenses, proceeds from the race will benefit the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation. For more information, please call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Posted April 10, 2011
The railroad is actually Kansas City Southern, although NS trains also run here as part of track use agreememts.
It was previously Illinois Central, I think.
Here's a map http://www.kcsouthern.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/system_map...
Posted December 31, 2009
This bridge is on Kansas City Southern Railway. It was formerly Illinois Central, ICG and Mid-South. It is part of the KCS "Meridian Speedway" route.
Posted February 27, 2009
I lived in Vicksburg from 1993 to 1996 when I worked at the Waterways Experiment Station. The road was still open then; they also held a 5 mile race every year that started just to the north of the east portal, on a Sunday as I recall, when they could close the old bridge to traffic. (There wasn't much anyway.) You ran straight across the bridge and about a half mile or so into Delta, LA, and then turned around and came back. I still have the T-shirt!