Good to see the Vallonia Bridge again, a very old IBCo span. Thanks Joshua!
Yes, this road/bridge is closed. This road is also known as Old Williams Road. Something that I found strange about this bridge is towards the middle of the bridge there is a manhole cover leading to(?) If anybody might have a clue as to why there is a manhole cover in the middle of this bridge, please advise.
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I wanted to get more photos (side views) of this bridge, but as you can see the trees and weeds have almost swallowed this bridge up. Even though the trees weren't in bloom there were still too many of them to take a good side view photo.
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I was told in my youth that my Mother's Uncle was the engineer that designed and built the Packsaddle Bridge. His name was C.V. Word and when I knew him he lived South of Arnett, Oklahoma on the U7 Ranch
Ray Meller
A nice bridge. Had seen it several years ago, but had'nt made it back down to get digital pics. I remembered it from the quarry in the background.
This bridge must have been closed a long long time ago. The boards of the deck were soft and some missing, the road on either side of the bridge is almost totally consumed by grass and weeds. I don't think you would be able to get a very good photo of this bridge during the summer when the trees are in bloom. These photos were taken during this past winter.
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I went to visit this bridge on May 19, it has been replaced.
This is my first attempt at uploading pictures to your site. I plan on taking pictures of other bridges in Western New York State.
This is the Sour Springs Rd bridge. Its on a seasonal use road and has a weight limit of 3 tons. There were alot of bridges like this around the area. By the time I got interested in photographing them, they had been replaced. This one is surviving because of the seasonal use road that its on. No salt or winter traffic except snowmobiles.
Does anyone know when this bridge was built? Was it also destoyed in the 1913 flood? Also any info on the Twelve stone arches that carry the railroad just west of bridge
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I took more pictures of the 10th Street Bridge when I was in Great Falls last week. These pictures are taken from the north side of the bridge and one can see the rehabilition project in progress. The remodeled portion of the bridge is seen in the following photos.
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Tony, According to my resources this bridge was built in 1900, which seems more appropriate.
I haven’t really heard any thing new about it’s future, I’m sure it’s doomed.
Being as this is a pin-connected span, I would say 1926 is probably not a correct date of construction.....probably closer to turn of the century. Tom, do you know anything about it's current status?
a few pictures of this bridge.
Nice old bridge and appears very solid. Notice the original guard rails, I don't think there was a 6" section that wasn't bent. This bridge sees a lot of traffic and from the looks of the railings not a lot of good drivers.
a nice old bridge that's still in good condition.
I noticed there were no pictures posted of this bridge, so here are a few.
Yes, this great bridge still does exist. I don't mean to be negative but unfortunately it appears to have been neglected and in great need of attention. The stonework on the pier and abutments, the wooden deck , and the trusses are all need attention if it to stick around much longer. Also I can't believe it is open for traffic. It would be a terrible shame to let the bridge fall beyond repair. There are not many of these two span bridges left so I would like to see this one as well as some other White River Bridges in the area get the attention and rehab they deserve!
I attended the University of Central Arkansas in Conway from the spring of 1975 through the spring of 1978. During that time I must have driven on every gravel road in Faulkner County - there couldn't have been many I missed. Chances are that I crossed this bridge at some point but I don't know for sure. Then during the early 1990s, I visited an old college buddy who was living in Conway, and we went driving up that way. We saw the old Springfield Bridge as we approached the modern bridge that replaced it. We stopped and walked out on the old bridge, neither of us aware that it was the oldest bridge still standing in Arkansas (as I understand it), having been built in 1874, etc. I found out about its history in late 2005 or early 2006, so my brother and I drove up to the bridge on April 1, 2006. Yeah, it was April Fool's Day, but never mind that. I took some photos, but none that show anything you haven't already seen on this website, with two exceptions. Attached are two photos of a Black Rat Snake that was at least temporarily making itself at home on the bridge.
Thank the 412th Engineer Command, based in Vicksburg for the nice American Flag flying attop the bridge. Helps keep us all focused.
West Union 1876 Over Sugar Creek
I recently acquired a sketch of the Sugar Creek covered bridge with the following information on the sketch; West Union 1876 Over Sugar Creek Parke Co., Ind by Roscoe Misselhorn. Any feedback is appreciated.
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I am relatively certain that these photos are of this bridge as it is the only bridge that I am aware of which crosses the North Caney River in this area. The bridge is a six panel, pin connected Pratt through truss. It was open as of January, 2005 but appears to carry very little traffic.
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I grew up near this bridge. It holds a lot of memories for me and my family. I just visited it for the first time in a decade. I went to say good bye and take some last pictures. It is in bad shape. I will hate to see it come down.
This was the location of Fountain County bridge #7. It has been dismantled and is being reassembled on a trail in Madison County in or near Anderson. It's a Parker thru truss.
This bridge probably no longer exists. Driving to this location there was a much higher modern concrete structure there. I also saw abutments lower than the modern bridge which has to be where this bridge existed.
I see five black camelback bridge and one new white camelback bridge (1950). what happen one camelback bridge was lost. Thank you.
These are beautiful photos I took in February 2007 of our Cooper Road Bridge. Enjoy!
When it does come down please send me some
photos or post them here on the site.
Thanks
Doug Chapman
During the early 1990s, there was talk of possibly demolishing the John Mack Bridge. One of the major problems was that the bridge was too narrow to effectively carry traffic in both directions. In the years following the construction of the bridge, Broadway was widened to four lanes, but the John Mack Bridge could accommodate only two lanes. Locals were able to get the bridge listed on the National Register in 1992, leading the effort to rehabilitate it and construct a new bridge to the east to carry northbound traffic.
It seems nothing gets respect anymore... this is a beautiful bridge. It doesn't seem like it would cost too much to go along side with a bridge for cars and sure up the walking bridge for the beauy of it.... it is sad indeed.
McKinley Bridge Structure Reconstruction Project
The project is 72% complete and the estimated completion date is Fall 2007.
This bridge is Gone... redone about 2004 or 2003/ cant remember. It has been replaced with a concrete bridge now. Was a nice old bridge that was a one lane bridge.
Does anyone out there know anything about the Variety Iron Works? This is the nicest of their few remaining bridges that I have seen. I would be interested in knowing more on the company and it's somewhat quirky name.
I believe this is the description of the bridge in Toledo, Iowa.......not my neck of the woods, so I don't know if it's still standing. I found this info on the Iowa Historic Bridge site under listings for Tama County.
Randall, here are a couple of pictures of the early Turner Bend bridge. The piers indicated to me that it was built by the Lakeside Bridge Company. I hope this helps with with your research.
Randall, can you send me some of your info. I want to get the right info in our database for the bridge.
Thanks
It's interesting, the main span itself still looks very sturdy, if only the approaches had been maintained. Not only is the old bridge itself looking spooky, all abandoned in the middle of the stream as it is, but the growth of the now dead weeds over the barricade really looks spooky as well. It looks like something straight out of a Twilight Zone episode. "But Waitress, I swear that old man said he just came across the hwy 15 bridge." "Mister, that old bridge has been washed out for over 50 years now." (Spooky music comes up as camera pans to missing approaches. Do do do do, tweedle-dee !)
It's interesting, the main span itself still looks very sturdy, if only the approaches had been maintained. Not only is the old bridge itself looking spooky, all abandoned in the middle of the stream as it is, but the growth of the now dead weeds over the barricade really looks spooky as well. It looks like something straight out of a Twilight Zone episode. "But Waitress, I swear that old man said he just came across the hwy 15 bridge." "Mister, that old bridge has been washed out for over 50 years now." (Spooky music comes up as camera pans to missing approaches. Do do do do, tweedle-dee !)
Just a note on the description of this bridge. It is over Laughery Creek, not a branch of it. Thanks
This triple span brige consists of three 6 panel riveted Pratt through trusses. When I crossed this bridge in April of 2006, I noticed that some earthwork was being conducted around the bridge. This might indicate that the bridge is scheduled for replacement.
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I am not certain how to clasify this pin connected pony truss. This does appear to be a variation on the Bedstead design, similar to others in Republic County. Note that the diagonal members on this bridge appear to interesect three vertical members.
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This bridge, south of Douglass, Kansas was built by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio. The main span is an eight panel, pin connected Pratt through truss. Note the decorative portal decorations, railings, and the two plaques.
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This peculiar triple span bridge spans the Neosho River south of Erie, Kansas. The through truss at the south end of the bridge is a 5 panel pin connected Pratt through truss. The pony spans are riveted. Notice that the spans are of different widths. Pictures were taken in August of 2005.
I have better pics of this bridge that were taken when the Neosho River was not flooding and will try to find them.
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...this must be the bridge that Bobbie Gentry was referring to in her 1967 song "Ode'To Billy Joe".
My son and I first visited and photographed this bridge in May 2006. This bridge was built in July 1896 by Crawford County at the cost of $8,870.00. I will have a complete detailed history of this bridge and two other Mulberry River bridges within the next couple of months. This bridge is full of history. Would like to hear from others with old photos or stories on this VERY historic bridge. Surprise!!!!!!Surprise!!! This bridge was built by the WROUGHT IRON BRIDGE COMPANY of Canton, Ohio. Until this time, there was thought to be only one WIBC bridge remaining in the state of Arkansas; that being the FRYER Bridge (aka- SOLGOHACHIA Bridge), built in 1890 in Conway County. A lot more to follow.
THANX!
Randall Houp
Attention: Robert Scoggin,
I should have read and studied your earlier comments on this bridge. As earlier mentioned, i am doing extensive research on 3 Mulberry River bridges: The TURNER BEND BRIDGE, built December 1900; The MULBERRY BRIDGE, built July 1896; and the SILVER BRIDGE, built first in September 1912 and again in March, April and May 1929. There seems to be a little confussion distinguishing between these two bridges. Please note that the Crawford County section of the 1912 bridge has SEVEN panels and has entirely different steel-stampings than the other two 1929 sections that are SIX panels each. A lot more to follow on all three bridges. Everyone please continue to write with additional stories. Need more old photos....PLEASE!!!!!
PS..I forgot to mention this interesting tidbit. The Lakeside Bridge Company had just finished the 9 section Arkansas River Bridge at Dardanelle. Soon after this accomplishment the LBC came to Crawford County and built the new bridge at Rudy and the Wire Road Bridge. Under contract they were both completed by May 1, 1929.
Thanks for your replies; please continue. Great news for everyone. This bridge was first built in September 1912. I have documentation of this and also a photograph taken of this bridge in late 1912. There are 3 sections to this bridge. The section of bridge on the Crawford County side is the only part of the 1912 bridge left. The middle section and the Franklin County section were built by the Lakeside Bridge Company in March, April & May of 1929. The series of 1927 floods washed away the original middle and Franklin County sections. This same flood also washed away the brand new US 71 cement bridge located near Mountainburg and also washed away the Rudy Bridge across Frog Bayou at Rudy. The Silver Bridge, as it is now called, was first known as the Wire Road Bridge. A complete story on this bridge and further data will be completed soon. PLEASE keep in touch! THANX....
She is massive!
http://www.portoflosangeles.org/community_VTB.htm
for details on this bridge see: http://www.sanpedrochamber.com/champint/vtbrdg.htm
The bridge has been closed for a few years now. It is completely fenced off to prevent pedestrian access. There is an ongoing debate on whether to keep the bridge as part of converting the RR to a greenway for bicyclists and pedestrians.
The last name has recently been corrected for this bridge and should be Collings.
Thanks for confirming it......there used to be 4 or 5 thru trusses over Big Walnut in that area, was this and Crow's the only two remaining?
Anthony, you're right, this is known as Pinhook bridge.
Thank you for these photos. I made one of them the background for my computer at work. Now when I need an escape, I can zone out to this photo. Oh! the bridge holds so many memories for me because of my summers spent at Black River Lodge...
My favorite memory is sitting on the bridge at night with my friends (or a boy!) and gazing at the stars. It truly was "the red bridge that connected life to a fairy tale"
How sad it was to see it go!
Making this bridge into a pedestrian bridge would be wonderful idea. It already has lanes that can be used for walkways, and it would complement the Big Four Bridge, which is currently being converted into a pedestrian bridge upstream. A wonderful idea is to link all bridges with walking/bike/hiking trails on both sides of the river. Please tell me of current plans for the use of the K and I Bridge.
This one is known as Crow's bridge.
I'm not positive but I think this might be the Pinhook Bridge. It's a neat one with original guardrails that needs to be restored.
Updated photos taken today 5-6-07. Bridge is in good shape and has a wooden deck that appears to be rail road cross-ties placed end to end. You can see from one of the photos where a builders plate used to be at one time.
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I too, would like to see this bridge restored, but I think that's wishful thinking. The bridge was by-passed in 1975 when the road and concrete bridge was built closer to the river. The bridge sits on old SR 156. just outside of Markland.
This bridge has been closed, though it still carries a 6 ton limit according to the signs.
This is a very heavily constructed bridge and it’s tall!
This old bridge is in pretty rough shape, but is still open to traffic with a 3 ton weight limit.
Built by the American Bridge Co.
Since it was posted that this bridge had been removed I had to find out for myself.
THIS BRIDGE HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. Its closing appears to have been due to repairs to the north abutment. As you can see from the photos it still exists and is once again open to traffic.
This single span, Town (Laminated Arch was added in 1972) bridge is known as the Newfield Covered Bridge and was built in 1853 by Samuel Hamm and sons; David Dassance and Patchen Parsons (carpenters); Benjamin Starr and Richard Russell (masons) and measures 115 feet. It was listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places on February 25, 2000. The World Guide to Covered Bridges has assigned the following number to this bridge: NY 32-55-01. This bridge was rehabilitated in 1998. The Newfield Covered Bridge is the oldest covered bridge in daily use in New York State. Photos submitted by Bob and Trish Kane, Sherburne, NY.
Two span pin connected Pratt pony truss over Big Creek. From north to south: 1 pin connected 4 panel Pratt pony truss, 1 pin connected 5 panel Pratt pony truss. This bridge is located on 140 Road.
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This single span, Howe truss bridge is also known as the Rexleigh Covered Bridge. It was built in 1874 by George Wadsworth and measures 107 feet. It was listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places on March 8, 1978. The World Guide to Covered Bridges has assigned the following number to this bridge: NY 32-58-03. This bridge was rehabilitated in 2007. Photos submitted by Bob and Trish Kane, Sherburne, NY.
This single span, Town truss bridge is also known as the Eagleville Covered Bridge. It was built in 1858 by Ephraim W. Clapp and measures 100 feet. It was listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places on March 8, 1978. The World Guide to Covered Bridges has assigned the following number to this bridge: NY 32-58-01. This bridge was rehabilitated in 2007. Photos submitted by Bob and Trish Kane, Sherburne, NY.
This single span, Howe truss bridge is also known as the Jay Covered Bridge. It was built in 1857 by George M. Burt and measures 175 feet. It is listed on the NY State Register of Historic Places and will soon be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The World Guide to Covered Bridges has assigned the following number to this bridge: NY 32-16-01. This bridge was restored and moved back across the East Branch of the AuSable River in 2006. Photos submitted by Bob and Trish Kane, Sherburne, NY.
This single span, Long & Queen truss bridge is also known as the Downsville Covered Bridge and is located in the town of Downsville, NY. It was built in 1854 by Robert Murray and measures 174 feet. It was listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places on April 29, 1999. The World Guide to Covered Bridges has assigned the following number to this bridge: NY 32-13-01. This bridge was restored in 1998. Photos submitted by Bob and Trish Kane, Sherburne, NY.
This single span, Town truss bridge was built in 1870 by James Frazer and James Warren and measures 100 feet. It was listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places on April 29, 1999. The World Guide to Covered Bridges has assigned the following number to this bridge: NY 32-13-02. This bridge was rehabilitated in 2002. Photos submitted by Bob and Trish Kane, Sherburne, NY.
This single span, Long truss bridge is also known as the Hamden Covered Bridge. It was built in 1859 by Robert Murray and measures 128 feet. It was listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places on April 29, 1999. The World Guide to Covered Bridges has assigned the following number to this bridge: NY 32-13-03. Photos submitted by Bob and Trish Kane, Sherburne, NY.
This bridge very well could be the original Upper Bridge in Warsaw. It was destroyed by a tornado in 1924.
I forgot to include this in the first comment. The unique peirs are the architectural indentifier of a bridge built by the Lakeside Bridge & Steel Company. These peirs can also be seen on the old Morrilton Bridge over the Arkansas River which was built in 1919 by Lakeside. What is unique about this bridge is that AHTD began designing bridges full time in 1924 and from then on they had concrete abutments and peirs, but after the flood of 1927 they allowed this bridge to be built with metal peirs. Due to the wide spread destruction of roads and bridges from the flood some design standards were relaxed until 1930.
The Silver Bridge was built in 1929. It replaced an earlier 1896 bridge that was destroyed by the 1927 flood. Crawford County let the contract for the bridge to the Lakeside Bridge & Steel Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The bridge was originally to be a two span pratt through truss, but when it arrived and was assembled it was determined to be to short for the crossing and the bridge company then sent a thrid truss to be used in the crossing. That is why you will see extra details in portal on one of the bridges and none on the others. This information was gathered by the National Park Service as part of the HAER documetation and will continue this summer.
A couple views of the subject bridge looking west from the CXS right of way.
Bob Melville
Chili, NY
Mr. Hoop comments that this bridge is surely older than 1929. I wanted to elaborate on the features that might lead one to suspect this. Firstly, the construction of the piers...using boilerplate cylinders that are packed with rock and concrete was a construction technique used most generally prior to about 1920, although that style of construction has been used later. Secondly, the actual style of the trusses are such to indicate a design of also around 1920 or thereabouts, possibly even earlier.
I theorize that it is possible that while the actual bridge "may" have been put in place in or about the year 1930, if so, the bridge was made up of older "used" trusses supplied by the builder. This would explain the older style. It, however does not explain the old style of the piers, which would have had to have been built on the spot. A bridge this late (1930) more often than not had reinforced, poured concrete piers, in my opinion.
It is also possible that old county records are just inaccurate as to the actual build date of the bridge, and the 1929-30 date might just be when a remodeling took place.
In the Times Record newspaper yesterday was an article stating that about $40,000 had been pledged by the state (so far) for repairs to this bridge. So, hopefully we will see this bridge open again.
Those railroad cars have been on that bridge for quite a while, maybe even decades. I am assuming they were left there to prevent people walking out on the bridge.
The rail line appears to be abandoned on the north side of this bridge, in fact I don't think the rails extend much beyond the bridge, but on the east side, going east there appears to be some recent traffic, maybe a little.
The new v-lift bridge:
http://hardesty-hanover.com/projects/movable/vertical_lift/route7.asp
This bridge was replaced by a vertical lift bridge in the early 2000's.
This is a rare New Castle Bridge Co. span. The plaques say it was built in Indianapolis, but all references I have seen say they did'nt have their new plant up and running until 1902......so I beleive this one was built in New Castle. A plaque was a good way to advertise for future work, so if a move was in the works why would'nt you give the "new address". In 1905 they became the Central States Bridge Company. I hope to post some pics of this bridge soon.
There is a derelict Lafayette Bridge Co. thru truss with ponies on both ends sitting in the weeds just to the East of this bridge. I would say it's on the old alignment of SR3, and has been abandoned since '35 when this bridge was built. Tried to take pics last fall but could'nt get through overgrowth.
This is known as the Sharp's Ferry Bridge. I had hoped to take some pics of it when I was in Ocala on vacation in Feb....but never got out there.
theres this bridge in the woods nere the sherif station i was qurius obout it,it look's old it's got writeing on it it's white and tall so if you can e-m me back okay thank u so much...
There are apparently several truss bridges over Robidoux (pronounced RUBY-doe), Creek in this vicinity, but I am relatively confident that this photo is of this specific bridge. If this is incorrect, please let me know. This Warren pony with verticals and polygonal top chords was photographed in May, 2005.
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These photos were taken in late May of 2005. A similar bridge on Hoch Road over Soldier Creek a few miles to the southeast was demolished a few years ago.
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UPDATE!
I just happened to be in the neighborhood of this bridge today and saw new signs posted bridge out ahead. I could see machinery in the vicinity and thought that they must be removing the old bridge, though I couldn’t imagine why unless it had maybe fallen in more than it already had. This bridge has been closed for many years and the road it’s on doesn’t really see much traffic anyway. (There’s a new bridge just downstream from it) so I was quite surprised to see that the old railings and deck had been removed and wood forms were in place where the collapsed portion had been.
THIS BRIDGE IS BEING REBUILT!
I found this very unusual, but I’m glad to see a historic bridge being repaired for a change rather than removed or replaced.
This bridge was indeed demolished a few years ago. The bridge you saw was likely the old railroad bridge.
This bridge certainly does still exist. I just saw it last week from Highway 70. It is no longer in use, but it is there and still pretty doggone impressive.
I am doing extensive historical research on this bridge.
Searching for any old photographs and fascinating old stories pertaining to this bridge. Without a doubt, this bridge was built BEFORE 1929!
Some more pictures of this bridge.
It has been abandoned for quite some time, in fact there’s no road leading to it anymore and trees are growing up through part of it.
Here are a few more pictures of Denniston Bridge. The photo of the plaque isn’t very good, but reads Built By Massillon Bridge Co. 1884.
The last picture is the floor from underneath, As you can see from the deck photos there are old road signs nailed to the deck. These are patches for some rather large holes in the floor. Makes driving over it just a little more scary!
Here's a link with info about decommissioned IN 303:
Here is builder's plaque incorporated into endpost.
The Grand streetcar crossed this bridge. The normal location for streetcar tracks was in the middle of the street, but as the tracks approached this bridge they shifted to the curb line. This permitted the use of lighter floorbeams (cross members) to support the deck since two streetcars could not load the center of the floorbeam at the same time. This track layout caused some traffic problems as the streetcars shifted from the middle of the roadway to the curbline and then back again.
I WAS BORN IN LANDISBURG ,,SPENT MANY HOT SUMMER DAYS SWIMMING BY THE RICE BRIDGE WITH MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS,,WHEN I VISITED THE AREA IN 2003 I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE ACROSS DUE THE REMODEL,,LOTS OF GOOD MEMORIES THERE,MY MOTHER NELLIE CLELAN IS NOW 101 YEARS OLD ,,SHE WENT OVER THAT BRIDGE MANY TIMES,, VONNY CLELAN -HARRINGTON,, BOISE ,IDAHO
I just crossed this bridge April 25th of 2007 and had never had a fear of bridges until this one. We were heading into Kentucky this day and got about 1/3 of the way over this bridge when all of the sudden we had to stop for construction. The bridge was down to only 1 very narrow lane and we had to wait our turn. After stopping I began to feel the bridge begin to shutter and shake. Mind you I have never felt a fear over the hundreds of bridges I have traveled over but this one got me. As the on-coming travel started to pass me the shaking became worse as if the bridge may collapse. Obvioulsly it never did but nonetheless my nerves were shot. Shortly after that I wondered if I would always have a fear of bridges and that question was answered 10-15 miles down the road as I crossed the Ohio River into Kentucky. Luckily I did fine and have crossed 3 others since this expierence. On my return trip I took the I 57 bridge which was just fine.
Earth Day festivities were being held on the Clinton Library grounds when I was visiting this bridge on 21 April '07. Attached are two views that will compliment the nice array of photos already posted for this bridge.
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I figured with a two-lane thru truss on a county road, that would be a real possibility.
Thanks for clearing this up. The bridge seems a lot less out of place now!