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Name that bridge type: A mystery bridge made of salt.
Our next mystery bridge is also one whose bridge type is to be identified. But before mentioning anymore about it, let us clarify what this bridge is all about. First of all, it is not made of salt, nor was … Continue reading
Judsonia Bridge Reopened!
Located northeast of Little Rock, the Judsonia Bridge, spanning the Little Red River, is one of the last treasures left in the State of Arkansas, and one that makes the small community of Judsonia (near Searcy) proud to have as … Continue reading
Highlights of the 2013 ISPC Conference in Lansing, Michigan
Have you ever wondered how many historic bridges that were in dire state that they were candidates for demolition but were fully restored to look like it was brand new? Every year since 2009, Lansing Community College and Vern … Continue reading
A Documentary on Bridges
A few days ago, German Public TV Channel ZDF, one of two stations based in Berlin, released a documentary on bridges in general for children. Loewenzahn (which is German for Dandelion), with its star Fritz Fuchs and his faithful companion … Continue reading
Posted in Forum, Interesting Bridge Facts
Tagged ARD, bridges, children, children's TV, construction, Fritz Fuchs, Germany, Keks, Loewenzahn, restoration, safety, structure, TV-documentary, ZDF
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Big Four Bridge in Louisville, KY- open to pedestrians after being idle for 45 years
In spite of the gloom and doom that we have seen with historic bridges lately, there is a glimmer of hope for some that did receive a new life. For the Big Four Bridge, spanning the Ohio River in Louisville, … Continue reading
2013 Iron and Steel Preservation Conference
Historic bridge preservation can take on various form. While some bridges are sandblasted and repainted, some bridge parts are welded together to make them look like they were just recently built. And as the need for welders for preservation projects … Continue reading
Posted in Bridge Preservation, Bridge Profile USA, News, Practices
Tagged Camelback truss, Crawford County, Harrison County, historic bridges, Indiana, Iowa, Lansing, Michael Mort, Michigan, Minnesota, Parker truss, Pratt truss, preservation, rehabilitation, replacement, restoration, Vern Mesler, Winneshiek County, Wrought Iron Bridge Company
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Success Story number 2: The Nine Mile Creek Aquaduct
The Erie Canal: One of the greatest landmarks of civil engineering in the United States and the world. Built in 1825, the canal is 584 kilometers long, extending from Albany, the … Continue reading
Bridgehunter Chronicles Update 30 November 2012
As the month of November comes to an end, so will be the month where all kinds of crazy events that has happened, which has to do with historic bridges and ways to preserve or destroy them. Apart from the … Continue reading
Posted in Bridge Profile USA, News
Tagged Alabama, Ammann Awards, book of the month, Burlington, California, Camelback truss, Cascade Bridge, CGW Railroad Bridge, Craig Guttau, Dakota County, demolition, Des Moines, Des Moines River, Dodge City, Enochs Knob Bridge, Ford County, Franklin County, Ghost Bridge, ghosts, Harrison County, historic bridges, Horn's Ferry Bridge, Iowa, Julie Bowers, Kansas, Marion County, Minnesota, Missouri, Mulberry Creek, murder, National Register of Historic Places, Pearson Bridge, Pratt through truss, preservation, Red Bridge, replacement, restoration, Soldier River, State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO), US Hwy. 101, Waterford Bridge, Workin' Bridges
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