Wayne, they are indeed an alteration to the structure. To increase vertical clearance, part of the sway bracing was removed from the bridge. Those braces were added to the outside of the superstructure to make up for the loss in lateral stability.
ST. CLAIR COUNTY DEMOCRAT
Thursday, June 27, 1940
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TRAGIC ACCIDENT TAKES TOLL OF FIVE LIVES.
One of the most tragic accidents in the history of the county occurred Friday evening when the cribbing supporting one of the piers on the west end of the Brown's Ford bridge collapsed causing the suspension cable to give way, taking the lives of five people, three men and two boys. Three others were injured.
The dead were E. A. Bledsoe, who had charge of the repairing of the bridge, Claude Terry, 45, a workman, Robert Shaw, 18, another workman, George T. Randall, 16, a bystander and Lloyd Allen Snyder, 12, who fell in the river when the bridge collapsed. The injured were Lowell Smith, in the Appleton City hospital whose condition is reported as still critical, Edy Snyder in the Clinton hospital where his condition appears to be somewhat improved and Wayne Snyder a bystander who suffered a broken arm.
The cause of the collapse of the cribbing probably never will be known. It was one of those accidents that occur even when the best of care and precaution is taken. The heavy timber that had been used to build up around the old piers were strewn about like so many match sticks, and it was these timbers that caught the workmen with crushing force.
There is a report that someone heard something 'pop' and called Mr. Bledsoe's attention to it. It is said that he climbed up on the cribbing to investigate. Just then the whole thing gave away. Mr. Bledsoe was crushed in the falling debris, and the fact his watch was stopped at 3:31 indicated that was the time when the accident occurred.
All of the dead and injured were recovered shortly after the accident and removed from the wreckage with the exception of young Lloyd Allen Snyder. His body was not recovered until Monday evening when Bert Milam of Warsaw discovered the body floating down the river along with lumber and wreckage from the bridge. The distance from the scene of the accident to the point where the body was found is estimated to be about sixty-five miles. Mr. Milam notified Benton county authorities and Prosecuting Attorney Frank Brady telephoned Sheriff R. Homer Gerster, who immediately sent O. S. Hull, Jr., to have the body identified and return it to Osceola.
The Brown's Ford bridge was built about 25 years ago by Mr. Bledsoe and Ira Alspach. It is one of the quirks of fate that the bridge should claim the life of one of its builders while in the process of repairing the structure to strengthen it.
The old wooden piers that had been erected at the time the structure was built had become dangerous for traffic and it had been the plan to replace these piers with steel beams that would support the cables and the heavy weight of traffic upon the structure. For the past years the bridge had been condemned and not more than one car was allowed on the structure at a time, for fear that it might collapse.
The wooden cribbing was used around the old piers to enable the workmen to jack up the cables and get them slightly to one side, the after the wooden structures were removed the steel beam was inserted in place and the cable then lowered into position. It is believed that one of the jacks used in raising the cables had given away allowing the cable to fall back onto the cribbing before the workmen were ready to lower it into position. This threw the weight of the entire bridge structure suddenly upon the heavy timbers, around the piers and the cribbing crumbled under the impact.
What is to be done about the bridge is not yet known. The county court will hold its regular meeting next week, at which time, no doubt it will be determined what is to be done about the old structure and whether a new one will be erected to replace it or not.
Locals refer to this bridge simply as "The 9-span Bridge."
This bridge was recently restored. It appears to have been sandblasted and it is now white
Fred,
The last picture of the low water bridge is the old CR 48 bridge
(http://bridgehunter.com/ar/polk/mountain-fork-48/)
Did you see the collapsed piers?
If you visit this bridge location during the warmer months of the year, watch for water moccasins! I have seen many snakes swimming in the river by the low water bridge. Be careful.
Was this bridge part of the original US 71? The original bridge at Acorn was built in 1929. US 71 was commissioned in 1926.
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its official for the Big 4
Construction on Phase III began in late Spring 2005, which will add 13 acres (53,000 m²) and include the conversion of the former Big Four Railroad bridge into the longest pedestrian only bridge in the world. The bridge will connect to Jeffersonville Indiana's waterfront park. Several more lawn areas, tree groves, walking paths, and picnic areas will also be added. Construction could be complete by late 2007.
Bridge is still open as of March, 2007.
I personally like having different photos of the same bridge. Some are from different vantage points, and some are from different parts of the year.
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Even more redundant photos to counter the Fred Garcia bridge photo machine
This is a another nice old bridge. It's in good shape and seems very solid with the exception of the concrete abutments which are starting to crumble a bit. This will likely limit it's life more than anything else.
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It's nice to find a bridge this age still serving it's purpose. It would appear that the abutments have probably been replaced, I doubt that concrete would have been used in the original construction. Plaque reads Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio. 1896
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This bridge is one of many concrete varieties in this area.
This is a one lane bridge, and something I thought was unusual is if you look at the end view picture you’ll notice that so is the road. Not only is the bridge concrete but also the entire road.
This is known as a “half slab” road; only the center section is paved. Although not really visible in these photos, there are wide gravel shoulders on either side so when passing oncoming traffic you simply drop one side of your vehicle over onto the gravel and hopefully the other vehicle does the same. These roads seem to be unique to this area or at least they still exist here. I’m guessing that the road was most likely built at the time as the bridge.
This was the only bridge I’ve found so far that has a builder’s plaque.
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I have a picture of this bridge when it was brand new in 1933. My grand parents and aunt are standing on the bridge posing for the picture. I'm not suprised about the bridge being structurly deficient, I drive over the bridge almost every day, I've watched it disinegrate before my eyes for the last fifty years.
Jim Buescher
Marthasville, MO.
This bridge no longer exists. Has been replaced with modern concrete bridge.
Confirmed on March 9, 2006, this bridge has been removed. It is unclear whether it was simply demolished, or is being relocated and/or restored. Knowing Wood County's track record, a restoration would be quite a departure from the norm.
AKA Wilton Springs Bridge
This is an old photo found on the internet of the Route D bridge at Jerome. It was replaced by a concrete bridge in the late 1990's.
Wonder what those extensions are for on the portals and along the upper chord ? Looks like a later edition but I can't imagine for what. Anyone have any ideas ?
For those interested in Model Railroading, this appears to be the bridge that Atlas O used as the prototype for their (misindentified) O scale Pratt Truss bridge. Though that model comes in both single- and double-track configurations, the trusses and cross members match Mengo bridge exactly. I have a double-track version on my layout at home.
I was six years of age, at the time I crossed this bridge. The year was 1968. We were going to Fort Leonardwood, MO. to visit my Aunt, who was an Army Major. We even stayed on the Army base. Dad decided to go through Newport. We crossed this bridge spanning the White River. Dad knew I was fascinated by bridges. He definately let me get a chance to see this bridge. It's a Masterpiece. Wonderfully built. I hope it stands for a long, long, long, long time.
The first time I crossed this bridge, was in the early fall of 1975. My Mother was in training in Pine Bluff, for the Arkansas Employment Security Division. Since this was business. My dad took me and my brother Leslie sightseeing. He took us to Marvel, AR, to meet a lady, who he boarded with. Dad knew I was fascinated by bridges. He said we are going to cross a great big bridge in Clarendon, over the White River. When we crossed it then, the steel frame was yellow. Later they I suppose repainted it back silver. Anyhow it's the same bridge. Most of all it's a landmark.
I can remember going over this bridge for most of my life. It was a beautiful sight, but the lanes were so narrow.
When I first began driving at the age of 14, I would literally be drenched with sweat when my car finally made it across the bridge. Several times I met an oversized 18-wheeler when I reached the top and wondered if I had enough room to make it through.
I have seen several pictures of the bridge when it was destroyed and a friend of mine even helped build the new bridge.
I found out from my grandmother that when her family came here from Missouri, they lived in a covered wagon below the bridge for several months.
The bridge is located just southeast of Mount Vernon, south of AR 310, west of AR 5, near the Faulkner County line. Looking at the AHTD county map available at arkansashighways.com, there are 4 bridges crossing Muddy Bayou in this area.
Taken in January 2007. It won't be around for long...
Does anyone have any hints as to where this bridge is? I've looked over the White Co. maps for a Muddy creek and I haven't found it yet.
Well, I took my trip from California to Wisconsin in September, making sure my route included crossing at Cairo.
Not to sound like a cheap detective novel, but it was a dark and rainy afternoon. A ghostly skeleton looming above the trees in the distance recalled an unsettling memory. But I figured that the heavy semis in the line ahead of me would plunge into the river before I did. If I hung back in traffic a ways, maybe I could stop just at the brink of disaster...
Fifty years fills in a lot gaps in a child's imagination. The bridge was an absolute pleasure to cross. And at 25 mph, I could even enjoy taking a glance up and down the river. The bridge restoration is beautiful. A travel destination in its own right.
spent many afternoons swimming in the pecos river. i miss west texas
im gonna run over the little mail carrier that runied our bridge. ive had some good memories on thet bridge. if i ever see that out of state jackass ill through him off a bridge.
Visited this bridge on 7 Nov '06 at 11:30 a.m. This bridge is easy to miss although it is visible from Hwy 9 in the middle of town. It has a few minor wrinkles in the side railings and it is about 3/4 painted silver. The previous green paint is visible on the chords.
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Updated photos. Revisted this bridge at 10:00 a.m. on 2 Mar 2007. Got on bridge from the south approach which has a chain & sign across it but no chainlink fence like the north approach. South approach is missing some planking and there are a few rotted holes but still seemed solid. The south appoach also slopes down towards the bridge at about a 10 deg. angle. No builders plate noted. Some grafitti on the main structure. A concrete picnic table without seat boards can be found on the south bank.
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I very well remember this bridge, since I was a small child. Going to and from Texarkana, we use to cross this bridge. The steel trusses were silver when I was small. Later they painted it orange then blue, until it was closed till demolition. This bridge had some very fnd memories. We even crossed it going toward Mena. We had to go through Texarkana, because it was a better highway. I remember at Lewisville we crossed over the railroad tracks, before approaching the bridge. I wish that this bridge was still standing. It definately was a historical landmark.
I very well remember this bridge, since I was a small child. Going to and from Texarkana, we use to cross this bridge. The steel trusses were silver when I was small. Later they painted it orange then blue, until it was closed till demolition. This bridge had some very fnd memories. We even crossed it going toward Mena. We had to go through Texarkana, because it was a better highway. I remember at Lewisville we crossed over the railroad tracks, before approaching the bridge. I wish that this bridge was still standing. It definately was a historical landmark.
I am forced to agree with some of the other posts. This is becoming a redundant photo page for Mr. Garcia. Hey Fred why don't you post some photos of bridges that have no photos yet instead of repeating what the web master and other people have done ?
Photos from my 2 January 2007 visit to this bridge at 11:30 a.m. This was my 3rd visit to this particular bridge. First visit was approx 10 years ago and the bridge is still in great condition (pedestrian only). Each deck plank is routed with the names of people who donated money or contributed time for the restoration project.
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Visited this bridge at 6:00 pm on 2 March 2007. Charming little cable suspension bridge with slat boards and a center concrete & iron pier. The bridge appears fragile and distorted. The wooden step stringers attached to the concrete pier on the east bank are deformed and warped badly and would not seem to be able to take the weight of a person; but I climb up and crossed the bridge in both directions successfully.
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Visited this bridge at 4:00 pm on 2 March 2007. There are several good vantage points to get photos. Good straight-on view can be taken right from the RR crossing before getting on the gravel road that takes you under both bridges. Also took a nice photo from the same rock promontory that I used for the long shot of the Norfork vehicle bridge. RR bridge seems hefty and rusty.
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Visited this bridge at 3:45 pm on 2 March 2007. There is a gravel road that runs under both bridges past the trout docks that is good for photos. On the east abuttment there is a rock promontory to get good long view photos of the bridge. This bridge looks more modern than its age suggests and is in excellent condition from my observation.
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The Cotter Bridge photos below were taken by me but posted to the RR bridge, so I'll post RR bridge pictures here also. Visted the bridges about 5 pm on 2 March 2007. As mentioned below the RR bridge is best photographed from the west bank parking lot and from the overlook on Hwy 62. The RR crossing at the west bank also gives a good perspective of the tracks running under the smaller Cotter Bridge arch. There is a large ring gear on the center pier so this bridge would have pivoted when built. None of the other swing mechanisms remain.
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Visited this bridge at 4:40 pm on 2 March 2007. Good photos can be taken from both downstream sides. The west bank has a dead end road that loops under the bridge and past several residences. The east bank has a large parking area with boat ramps, pavilion and picnic sites. Good overall pictures from a distance can also be taken at the overlook on Hwy 62. An old gutted restaurant-like building sits right at the west abuttment. The railroad bridge can be photographed best from the overlook and from the east bank park. Bridge looks to be fairly clean & tidy.
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Visited this bridge at 2 pm on 2 March 2007. Deck running boards run lengthwise and are bolted down. Some boards have loosened but not dangerous. Creek was not running big. No other vehicles or persons crossed he bridge during the time I was there. The campground & restaurant there seemed pretty sleepy. The anchor hardware is interesting for the wire cable. No builders plate noted. Crossbars under the bridge deck appear to be in good condition and satisfactory for weight limit.
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This bridge was actually in Ulster County, not Orange County. It was torn down many years ago (maybe 15)and replaced with a concrete bridge. Like most replacement bridges, they just do not have the character that the steel ones had.
A 2007 photo.
This bridge no longer exists.
This bridge no longer exists.
I like Fred’s Pictures. Some may be of bridges already photographed, but I like his views. Most of these bridges won’t last much longer, it’s nice that some one has taken the time to share what some of us may never get a chance to see.
Amen to that brother. The web page header should read, " Historic Repeating Bridge Photos of Fred Garcia."
A walkway for railroad workers was added in 1999.
This bridge is still in use by the Union Pacific Railroad and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad on a daily basis.
Has this web site become the Fred Garcia redundant photo page or what?
you neede to put a schedule
Visited this bridge at 11:00 a.m. on 01 March 2007. This stream is unmarked on the highway. There is no way to tell that there is an open spandrel concrete arch below the deck, unless you get out of your vehicle and start down the embankment at either abuttment. Clear water stream. There is a downstream gravel bar but essentially its impossible to get a photo of the entire bridge from a profile view. Guardrails seem rather flimsy. Some old concrete segments that were once part of the bridge lay at the foot of abuttments.
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Visited this bridge at 2:00 pm on 19 November 2006. Hardly seems like a place to find a bridge like this. Creek was dry. Many deer carcasses strewn about. There was some cribbing on the north end before the abutment.
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Visited this bridge at 3:00 pm on 19 November 2006. Guardrail on the north end (left side) is bent away. Profile photo was not easily obtainable due to overgrowth. Water was sluggish to stagnant.
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Visited this bridge at 4:00 pm on 19 November 2006. Much of the decking towards the middle of this bridge is missing and would be dangerous to attempt crossing. The west approach is significantly decayed and hanging at a 30 degree angle. Was able to get down in the river channel for photos from the gravel bar. Hunting leases exist on the road to the bridge.
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Visited this bridge at 3:15 pm on 18 Nov. 2006. Good photos can be taken from the downriver city park on the west bank and from the west approach. I noticed that some of the overhead spreaders have some deformation as if struck by a high clearance vehicle. The railroad bridge is visible about 200 yards downstream.
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Visited this bridge at 4:30 pm on 11 Nov. 2006. Had trouble locating this bridge as it is not visible from a road. I even asked the gate watchman at the Petit Jean Poultry truck yard for directions, but he didn't know about it even though its only about 1/4 mile behind their facility. I took a side road and parked at a maintenance yard at a RR crossing and walked about 1/2 mile down the tracks to the bridge. About 10 box cars are static on the bridge making it awkward to get around. They occupy 90% of the bridge. Had to carefully walk on laced girder. Getting pictures was exceedingly difficult because of all the understory growth.
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Visited this bridge at 3:30 pm on 11 Nov. 2006. The banks of the Petit Jean were silty slick from recent rise. There is a lot of vegetation obstructing this bridge and it stands fairly high in the trees, making it difficult to get good photos. It looks naked without approaches or decking.
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Visted this bridge at 2:30 pm on 11 Nov. 2006. This bridge is very photographable from most locations on either end. It is narrow, for I can open both front doors on my Toyota Corolla and they will touch the guardrails.
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Visited this bridge on 5 Nov. 2006 at 4:30 pm. The east bank approach is scoured significantly but one can still manage to get across. Some grafitti evident at various locations. There are some holes in the deck. Best access to bridge is from west approach. Good pictures can be taken from beneath the replacement bridge and also from the the upstream side gravel bar of the old bridge.
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I believe this bridge is scheduled for or in the process of being replaced. Reading some Kentucky news and road info there are articles on this taking place. Also I may have read that the new bridge could possibly be a modern through truss. I could be wrong if it turns out to be a boring plane girder bridge.
Railroad was top on truss bridge. Track was removed. Highway is lower on truss bridge and open on traffic. Scheduled for replacement in future.
Scheduled for replacement in 2010. open on traffic with weight limit two ton. no truck alloe on bridge.
Scheduled for replacement in 2015. I-71 will move new bridge over Ohio River. I-75 will stay on Brent Spence Bridge or new wide bridge after 2015.
ooking for inofrmation on Edward Durkin Found murdured on Sag Bridge may 13, 1894
Visited this bridge at 5:30 pm on 25 Feb '07. Arrived almost at sunset, but I got a few decent photos from each side and through the windshield as I drove across. Lee creek was up from rain the day before so profile views were out of the question. Upstream of this bridge is Natural Dam that is so close, if you don't visit you've missed out big time. It is a pretty spot with a 4' cragy ledgedrop, and a low-water bridge just below it. A nice picnic area with ample parking is adjacent to the falls.
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Vistited this bridge at 3:00 pm on 25 Feb 2007. Coming in from the west end, I noticed the sign reads Centerville Rd. The bridge is about 1/2 mile off Hwy 215. This long, narrow bridge seemed sturdy when walked across. The asphalt surface is lumpy and deteriorated and the corregated substrate can be seen in places. There's a borrow pit on the west side from which pictures can be taken. Being a long bridge, one has to get fairly far away to get a profile photo of the entire 3 spans. The county road on the east side allows one to get closer by vehicle than the west side. No builders placard noted on structure. A large gravel island has been building upstream from the center pier.
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Visited this bridge at 1:00 p.m. on 25 Feb 2007. The main steel arch span can best be photographed from the lawn behind the hospital on the north bank. Another good photo spot is a Mexican Restaurant on the south downstream bank. The RR tracks below the bridge were lined with rail/track maintenance vehicles/equipment (about 1/2 mile string of them) that really stood out on that bank. This bridge is difficult to photograph due to it's incredible length. To get a profile view, I had to walk a 1/2 mile down the tracks; but essentially one's too far away to get a decent image. Structurally, the steel span seems fairly unique in construction. It was nicely fitted to the existing concrete arches.
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Visited this bridge on 7 Nov 2006 at 12:30 pm. This bridge appears to be in excellent serviceable condition and can be photographed from either approach and from the modern replacement 100 yds. upstream. Nice to see an old bridge with a color other than "rust". The deck was covered with fall leaves.
You are right, it's nice to see one of these bridges with a good paint job for a change. That's how I remember these types of bridges being, during the 1960s when we used so many of them in the Chicago area. It's like going back in time to see the great pictures you've given us here. Thanks.
Several images of this bridge at sunrise during winter 2007
Visted this bridge on 7 Nov. 2006 at 2:00 pm. I had visited this bridge about 15 years ago and it has deteriorated considerably. The old road bed has been blocked and is overgrown on the east side. A large section of deck planks are missing from the west side. One 10 or 12 ft. plank has been relocted to be able to walk across "CAREFULLY". Leaf litter accumulation was considerable and has accelerated decay. It is still worth seeing and studying. It cannot be seen from the county road except during "leaf off". Not visible from replacement bridge 200 yds. upstream.
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Visited this bridge on 7 Nov 2006 at 12:30 pm. This bridge appears to be in excellent serviceable condition and can be photographed from either approach and from the modern replacement 100 yds. upstream. Nice to see an old bridge with a color other than "rust". The deck was covered with fall leaves.
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Visited this bridge on 7 Nov. 2006 at 3:15 pm. There is plenty of annoying grafitti on the main structural members and on the weight limit signs. Several vehicles crossed this bridge while I was there. Difficult to get a good profile photo because of overgrowth and Point Remove Creek was big at the time. Bridge appears to be sound. I see that this bridge is claimed to be built in 1890. Doesn't seem that old, but ...
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Visited this bridge at 11:15 a.m. on 12 Jan. 2007. This bridge has a continous concrete surface poured over the old wood decking whose boards are visible from the edge. There is good access to both banks on the downstream side. The day I was there, there was fog on the river, making for interesting photos. This bridge is open to traffic but doesn't appear to be frequently used.
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Visited this bridge at 11:45 10 Feb 2007. Fairly good photos can be taken for either bank at east or west side on the bank. Also from the Narrows Marina & the Narrows Rec. Area. This is a long bridge, painted a muted green and has a pipeline slung to the west side.
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Visited this bridge at 5:30 pm on 29 October 2006. Crossed over it to get to the other side of Old River Bridge which is 100 yds. upstream. The bridge is active as two trains crossed the bridge (one in each direction) while I was out there.
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Visited this bridge 29 October 2006 about 5:30 pm. Not able to get on bridge itself, but there is a RR bridge about 100 yds. downstream that I crossed to the other side for additional pictures. It's a little weedy around the north approach and some of the trestle is still in place which is another good spot to take photos of the deck.
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This bridge has now been removed.
LOOKING EAST TOWARDS THE BRIDGE-JUST BEFORE RENOVATIONS WERE COMPLETED.
If anyone has more information about this bridge please contact me. 618-497-8272
I called the City of Spring City today to ask about this bridge. It was torn down 1-2 months ago. It no longer exists :(
This bridge was once a through truss with a lift span to allow steamboats to pass on the Osage River. The plate girder decks replaced the through trusses in the 1990s (or thereabouts). I haven't been there for quite a while, but I read that the UP wanted to add a second parallel bridge to eliminate a bottleneck caused by two lines from each direction having to go down to one at the bridge. They wanted to use the steel from the old MKT bridge at Boonville, but a deal by one state agency to sell the state-owned bridge at Boonville to the UP has been blocked by another agency that wants to preserve the MKT bridge for use by the Katy Trail (hike-bike trail using the old MKT right-of-way that now detours over the US 40 bridge to reach Boonville).
Love this site.
The bridges over the Missouri at Washington, Hermann, and Boonville (lost) and the lost bridges over the Mississippi at Hannibal and Cape Girardeau were all designed by the engineering department under the direction of Leif Sverdrup at the Mo Dept of Highways and Transportation (now DOT). Sverdrup went onto lead the Army engineers under MacArthur in the Pacific in WW II and came home and started an engineering and construction company in St Louis that is still in business.
The Nyberg Bridge was replaced in 2005 with a 2-span prestressed girder bridge.
The Avondale Bridge was replaced in 2005 with a 2-span prestressed girder bridge.
GPS actual 37 45.025, 93 15.974
Plaque photo didn't come out,didn;t record while there, sorry.
Photo 1: Looking East
Photo 2: looking east
Photo 3: Under east bank approach, looking west
Photo 4: Looking west
Photo 5: West abutment, little fuzzy
Photo 6: East abutment
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GPS actual 37 37.127, 93 23.214
Photo 1: North side looking east
Photo 2: South side looking east
Photo 3: south side
Photo 4: Looking east
Photo 5: looking west
Photo 6: damage north/west corner
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Photo 7:East side from north bank
Photo 8: North supports. Rear one bowed slightly
Photo 9: Under looking south
Photo 10: North bank support. Steel rusted at bottom,rivets missing in places
Photo 11: lower joint
Photo 12: South/East support
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GPS actual 37 42.147, 93 24.454
Neat bridge. Larger than the other Canton Bridge Company bridges in our area. Longer span as well. Not sure if the larger frame is due to higher load carrying or longer span or both.
Photo 1:South bank looking east
Photo 2: Looking north
Photo 3: Plaque
Photo 4: Looking north
Photo 5:Bridge has been redecked recently. Vines have been cut that had been growing inside the frame
Photo 6: Looking south
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GPS actual 37 33.262, 93 18.434
Photo's of west abutment. East abutment is gone.
Photo 1: taken from new bridge
Photo 2: Looking East. Concrete placed where deck surface used to be. Railing on approach in different
Photo 3: East abutment, railing
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GPS actual 37 37.648, 93 32.579
Photo 1: South side looking east. Note damage to railing
Photo 2: Inventory number?
Photo 3: South side railing damage
Photo 4: Water damage west bank, north side
Photo 5: North side looking east
Photo 6: Looking east
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Photo 7: East side looking north
Photo 8: Under looking north
Photo 9: South approach ramp and south support
Photo 10: Approach ramp, odd slight downward angle
Photo 11: Icy bluff, south/east side. No railing, only cable
Photo 12: Looking south
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