The Bridgehunter's Chronicles: Recent Episodes
Jason Smith
This podcast provides you with a summary of all the stories involving historic bridges in the United States, Canada, Europe and elsewhere.
Headlines:
Aetnaville Bridge in Wheeling, WV to be Torn Down- Demolition Set for July 2025
Link: https://abandonedonline.net/demolition-of-aetnaville-bridge-proposed/
North Dakota Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Demolishing Bismarck-Mandan Railroad Bridge
Link: https://www.inforum.com/news/north-dakota/citizens-effort-to-save-historic-bismarck-mandan-railroad-bridge-suffers-north-dakota-supreme-court-defeat
Historic Swing Bridge in Lower Saxony Destroyed by Ship Collision. Temporary Bridge to be Built
Link: https://brueckenweb.de/4content/nachrichten/4newsblatt.php?nr=6642
Shifting Forces Closure of Black Hawk Bridge in Lansing, Iowa
Link: https://eu.jsonline.com/story/news/2024/02/27/bridge-over-mississippi-river-closed-to-iowa-wisconsin-commuters/72749462007/
Historic Covered Bridge in Bourbon Co., Kentucky Vandalized
Link: https://www.wkyt.com/2024/02/26/historic-covered-bridge-vandalized-bourbon-county/
Historic Bridge in Melborune, Australia to be Restored
Link: https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/news/melbournes-beloved-princes-bridge-is-getting-a-glow-up-after-135-years-022724
Historic Swindon Railroad Bridge Uncovered
Link: https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/24140495.swindon-railway-bridge-uncovered-first-time-60-years/
Plus Historic Green Bridge near Ozark, Missouri to be Given Away
Headlines:
Green Bridge in Christian Co. Missouri closes- replacement expected.
Salina Bridge Replacement in Pennsylvania underway.
15th Century Bridge in Worcester, England Collapses
Officials look for ways to reopen Bigfork Truss Bridge in Montana
Historic Wohler Bridge in Sonoma Co., CA to receive a seismic retrofit
Rehabilitation of a historic bridge in Bamberg, Germany underway
Wrongful Demolition of a Bridge along the Las Vegas Strip shortly before the Super Bowl.
Stories in this Podcast:
Restoration of the Bastrop Truss Bridge in Texas to Begin
The Fall of the Bonnie and Clyde Bridge in Conroe, Texas
MaClay Bridge in Missoula, Montana Closed Indefinitely
Farewell to the Leverkusen Cable-Stayed Bridge designed by Homberg
Hastened Attempt to Demolish and Replace the Alexandra Bridge in Ottawa, Canada Stopped
End of the Road for the Wheeling Suspension Bridge for Vehicular Use?
PLUS:
Damage to two recently restored Historic Bridges in England
Special Edition:
We have the results of the 2023 Bridgehunter Awards all here in this podcast.
Plus:
Pony Truss Spans Being Reinstalled on the Route 66 Bridgeport Bridge
Clean-up Efforts on the Marlow Suspension Bridge
New Danube River Crossing in Hungary (Its 20th)
New Bridge for the Croatian Island of Krk
End of the Line for the Bridge of Solidairty in Duisburg, Germany
Aside the update on the 2023 Bridgehunter Awards and some headlines, the stories in this podcast include:
Uncertain Future with the Railroad Bridge in Hameln, Germany
Bridge Replacement Project at the Bismarck-Mandan Railroad Bridge Proceeds
Jennings-Randolph Bridge in East Liverpool, OH Reopens
Colbert Bridge in Dieppe, France to be Restored
Project on the Battlesboro-Hinsdale Bridges
HEADLINES:
Historic Bridge over the Missouri near Kansas City to be Given Away
Truck Driver Destroys Railroad Bridge near Marienberg (Saxony), Germany
Two Historic Bridges in North Dakota to be Replaced- Spans to be Relocated
Reconstruction of West Street Bridge in Springfield, MA
Historic Bridge in Kashmir to be Restored/ Converted into a Pedestrian Crossing/Mall
Plus an update on the Voting for the 2023 Bridgehunter Awards.....
MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR! :-)
Headlines:
Cleveland’s First Vertical Lift Bridge to be Demolished
Link: https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2023/11/eagle-avenue-bridge-clevelands-first-vertical-lift-bridge-slated-for-demolition.html
Historic Worley Bridge in Texas Designated a State Landmark
Link: https://www.cameronherald.com/news-newsletter/worley-bridge-gets-historic-landmark
Waldshut Viaduct Renovations More Complicated than Thought- Bridge Remains Closed
Link: https://www.swr.de/swraktuell/baden-wuerttemberg/suedbaden/historische-eisenbahnbruecke-ueber-rhein-bei-waldshut-wegen-sanierung-gesperrt-100.html
Historic Victoria Bridge in Cambridge, New Zealand Gets a New Coat of Paint
Link: https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/mammoth-effort-work-on-historic-bridge-complete/
Multiple million grant to revitalize port town and historic bridge in Wales
Link: https://www.herald.wales/south-wales/neath/council-leader-welcomes-27m-granted-for-projects-to-regenerate-port-talbot-and-restore-historic-bridge/
Removal of Cast Iron Lamps on Historic Bridge in Glasgow, Scotland stirs up Controversy
Link: https://www.glasgowworld.com/news/cultural-vandalism-historic-west-end-bridge-lampposts-removed-4418864
Note: Until further notice, all podcasts will be released on Tuesdays. Thank you for your understanding.
Headlines:
Semi-truck destroys Covered Bridge in Illinois
https://www.kwqc.com/2023/11/16/semi-truck-drives-through-historic-princeton-covered-bridge/
Mount Orne Covered Bridge in New Hampshire Closed after Truck Damage
https://www.masslive.com/news/2023/11/nh-covered-bridge-closed-until-further-notice-after-vehicle-drives-into-it.html
Future of Historic Torston Truss Bridge at the Crossroads
https://www.ktvh.com/news/toston-community-striving-to-save-historic-bridge
Historic Wilton Arch Bridge in Wexford, Ireland Reopens
https://wexfordlocal.com/2023/11/17/wilton-bridge-reopens-for-traffic/
Dulap Creek Bridge in PA to be Restored: Informational Meeting Planned
https://www.penndot.pa.gov/regionaloffices/district-12/pages/details.aspx?newsid=2474
Historic Stone Arch Bridge in Switzerland Restored
https://www.suedostschweiz.ch/leben-freizeit/wanderregion-val-muestair-steinbogenbruecke-muranzina-erstrahlt-in-neuem-glanz
Plus updates on three bridges:
Bismarck Railroad Bridge
Lincoln Highway Bridge in Tama, Iowa
Cainsdorf Bridge in Zwickau, Germany
Headlines:
Nevada County California Looks at Options to Replace Edwards Arch Bridge
Link: https://yubanet.com/regional/nevada-county-considers-options-to-replace-119-year-old-edwards-crossing-bridge/
Historic Bridge in Bradford County, PA to be Replaced
Link: https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/top-stories/historic-bradford-county-bridge-to-be-replaced/
Nearly Half Millenium Old Historic Bridge to be Fixed after Accident
Link: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/repairs-historic-488-year-old-31350639
Campaign Promise Kept: Historic Railroad Bridge in Argentina Rehabbed and Reactivated
Link: https://www.lok-report.de/news/uebersee/item/44957-argentinien-reaktivierung-der-eisenbahnbruecke-ueber-den-rio-sali-im-zeichen-des-wahlkampfes.html
Historic Bridge in Bad Honnef, Rhineland-Palatinate Restored and Reopened
Link: https://honnef-heute.de/grafenwerther-bruecke-heisst-jetzt-auch-amtlich-grafenwerther-bruecke/
Battle to Save the Bismarck Railroad Bridge Reaching its Climax
Link: https://www.inforum.com/news/north-dakota/citizens-wage-david-vs-goliath-fight-to-save-bismarck-mandan-rail-bridge
Plus other headlines.....
Headlines:
Historic Van Buren Swing Bridge in Oregon to be Torn Down and Replaced
Project: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=20688
Restoration of Lift Bridge in Lübeck, Germany Delayed
Article: https://www.hl-live.de/text.php?id=162006
The Bridges of Lübeck: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2013/11/15/the-bridges-of-lubeck-germany/
ALSO:
Fundraising Page for Schleswig Holstein after the Sturmflut:
https://flensburgerfiles.wordpress.com/2023/11/04/documentary-after-the-sturmflut/
Historic Third Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis Reopens after Lengthy and Thorough Renovation
Article: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/after-3-years-of-construction-minneapolis-third-ave-bridge-is-back-open/
Bridge Info: https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=minnesota/3rdave/
Halfpenny Bridge in Lechlade, England Reopens after Emergency Repairs
Article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-67298326
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halfpenny_Bridge
Historic Waterford Covered Bridge to be Restored after a Decade’s Closure
Article: https://eu.goerie.com/story/news/local/2023/10/30/waterford-covered-bridge-niemeyer-brotherton-penndot-erie-county-national-register-historic-places/71341524007/
Bennerley Viaduct to get its wish: New Visitor Center, Bike Parking Area and Ramp Access
Article: https://westbridgfordwire.com/iconic-nottinghamshire-viaduct-get-green-light-for-visitors-centre-and-improvements/
Headlines:
Hurricane Babet (Barbette) devastates UK, Scandanavia and Germany (Link to fundraising projects to rebuild Flensburg Fjord enclosed in the Newsflyer article)
Yankee Jim Suspension Bridge to be Replaced- Suspension Bridge to Remain for Pedestrians
Swinging Bridge in Jackson Hole, WY to be Replaced- Future for Truss Bridge Uncertain
Split Rock Bridge near Pipestone, MN to be Rehabilitated
Historic Bertram Truss Bridge near Cedar Rapids Salvaged and Relocated
New Hope for Cascade Bridge in Burlington, Iowa
Dr. Snyder Arch Bridge in Cowley Co., KS nominated for the National Register
Historic Whorlton Suspension Bridge to be Restored
Last Minute Attempt to Save the Sumner Street Bridge in Toledo, OH
Reminder of the 2023 Bridgehunter Awards- Entries still being accepted until December 1st
Bridgehunting Stories for the December series still being taken- Due date is November 20th
Headlines:
Entries being collected for the 2023 Bridgehunter Awards between now and December 1st.
PLUS:
Work starts on restoring the historic Tyne Bridge in Newcastle
Future of historic Craigellachie Bridge in Scotland being debated
Historic Drawbridge in Valois, France Reopens after Extensive Restoration
Historic Opiki Suspension Bridge in New Zealand Collapses
City of Cologne votes NO to demolishing historic bridge over the Rhine
Iron Tram Bridge in Wales to be Reinstalled after Restoration
AND
BHC now on Tribel
Headlines:
Carlton Street Pedestrian Bridge in Brookline, MA Reopens to Traffic after being Abandoned for 46 Years
Article: https://brookline.news/photos-ribbon-cutting-at-the-carlton-street-footbridge/
Bridge Info:http://www.brooklinegreenspace.org/html/Advocacy/carltonStFootbridge.html
Magdeburg, Germany to Get Another Elbe River Bridge
Article: https://www.magdeburg.de/B%C3%BCrger-Stadt/Leben-in-Magdeburg/Verkehr/Ersatzneubau-Strombr%C3%BCckenzug/
Bridge TourGuide: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2011/03/04/the-bridges-of-magdeburg-germany/
New Railroad Bridge in Basel, Switzerland
Article: https://www.bzbasel.ch/basel/basel-stadt/zugverkehr-im-dreiland-neue-bruecke-ueber-die-wiese-40-meter-in-die-tiefe-fuer-mehr-gueter-auf-der-schiene-ld.2514216
BridgeInfo: https://ipu-ing.de/projekte/historische-bruecken-basel
BridgePhotos: https://brueckenweb.de/2content/datenbank/bruecken/3brueckenblatt.php?bas=7503
New Railroad Bridge at Orlik Reservoir in Czechia
Article(D): https://www.lok-report.de/news/europa/item/44092-tschechien-eine-einzigartige-bogenbruecke-wird-die-alte-bruecke-ueber-den-orlice-stausee-ersetzen.html
Bridge Info (EN): https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-steel-railway-bridge-across-the-Orlik-dam-near-Cervena-Czech-Republic_fig1_319654090
Isle of Wight Steam Railway Bridge to be Demolished and Replaced
Article: https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/23801022.popular-isle-wight-steam-railway-demolish-historic-bridge/
Lawsuit in North Carolina against Google for Misleading Driver to a Collapsed Bridge
Article: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lawsuit-filed-against-google-private-road-owners-after-motorist-misguided-by-dangerously-outdated-google-maps-fatally-crashed-off-north-carolina-bridge-to-nowhere-301933835.html
Spring Creek Stone Arch Bridge in Cowley Co., Kansas to be Listed on the National Register
Article: https://www.ctnewsonline.com/news/article_63956a3c-52a5-11ee-84cc-978584a9a402.html
Bridge Tour:https://stonearchbridges.com/stone-arch-bridges-of-cowley-county-kansas/
Plus an update on the Restoration Project of the Schlema Stone Arch Bridge behind the train station, the grand opening of the Wellsburg Arch Bridge, historic bridge in Iowa finds a new home and major rehab project planned for the Fehmarn Arch Bridge in Germany.
Headlines:
Flooding Devastates Brazil, destroying bridges and highways
Rocheport Truss Bridge near Columbia, MO demolished
Tale of Two Bridges in Minneapolis
Little Falls, MN to replace railroad crossing with a bridge
Schwedler Arch Bridge in Frankfurt, Germany waiting to be restored
Two California Truss Bridges on the market
The Bridgehunter's Chronicles collecting bridgehunting stories for December series
Links and other information in the Newsflyer article
Headlines:
Restoration of the Menai Suspension Bridge Begins
Sutherland State Aid Arch Bridge in Nebraska to be Replaced
Farm Lane Bridge at Michigan State University to be Demolished and Replaced
Rigmaden Bridge over the River Lune to be Rehabbed
Campaign to Restore the Foundry Branch Trolley Trestle in Washington
Campaign for Banners and Yard Signs for Sandy Hook Bridge in Tennesee
Unburial of the Great Musgrave Arch Bridge
Discovery of 2000-year old Roman bridge remains between England and Wales
Details with links in the Newsflyer article.
HEADLINES:
Remaining span of the Bettendorf Suspension Bridges Falls
Link: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/08/27/i-74-bridge-demolition-video/70695036007/
Link with updates: https://www.wvik.org/wvik-top-stories/2023-08-25/after-sunday-old-i-74-bridge-will-be-gone
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I-74_Bridge
And: https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=iowa/i74/
Silver Bridge in Arkansas to be Relocated to a City Park as Replacement Project Begins
Article: https://www.4029tv.com/article/historic-mulberry-bridge-to-be-moved-and-replaced/44930625
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulberry_River_Bridge_(Pleasant_Hill,_Arkansas)
Flooding Threatens Steinbrücke in Schwaz, Tirol, Austria
Article: https://www.t-online.de/tv/wetter/id_100233238/tirol-hochwasser-gefaehrdet-bruecke-in-schwaz-sprengung-droht.html
Steinbrücke Replacement Project (with videos): https://www.schwaz.at/stadtleben/neubau-steinbruecke/bauphasen/
Bridge Info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steinbr%C3%BCcke_(Schwaz)
Rosensteinbrücke in Zwickau to be Restored to Former Glory- To be Reincorporated as a Pedestrian Trail
Article: https://www.tag24.de/nachrichten/regionales/sachsen/zwickau/bruecke-seit-jahren-einsturzgefaehrdet-nun-soll-sie-saniert-werden-2938152
Bridge Info: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2019/03/28/what-to-do-with-a-hb-rosenstein-brucke-in-oberplanitz-zwickau/
Bridge Tour Guide on Zwickau: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2016/11/02/the-bridges-of-zwickau-saxony-germany/
The Blue Miracle: Rehab or Replace- The Problem with Dresden’s Bridges
Article 1: https://www.saechsische.de/dresden/verkehr-baustellen-dresden/initiative-fordert-offenlegung-der-zustaende-aller-bruecken-in-dresden-5901616.html
Article 2: https://www.saechsische.de/dresden/verkehr-baustellen-dresden/dresden-prueft-brueckenneubau-als-perspektivischen-ersatz-fuer-das-blaue-wunder-5881655.html
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loschwitz_Bridge
Pedestrian Bridge in Bowling Green, Kentucky to get a facelift
Article: https://www.wbko.com/2023/08/28/rehabilitation-project-begins-historic-state-street-pedestrian-bridge/
And an update on bridgehunter.com’s renovation project plus historicbridge.org is going on hiatus.
Stories in this Podcast:
Durham Lenticular Cast Iron Railroad Bridge to Return Home
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/aug/21/gaunless-iron-railway-bridge-that-changed-the-world-returns-to-durham-
BridgeInfo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaunless_Bridge
Walnut Street (Pony) Bridge to be honored in October
Link: https://sauconsource.com/2023/08/23/pony-bridges-national-recognition-to-be-celebrated-at-october-event/
BridgeInfo: https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=pennsylvania/hellertownwalnut/
Bridge in Glauchau Spanning the Flutrinne to be Replaced/ Highway B175 to be Converted into Expressway
Link: https://www.freiepresse.de/zwickau/glauchau/ausbau-der-b-175-zwischen-zwickau-und-glauchau-verlangt-autofahrern-geduld-ab-artikel12801843
The Bridges of Glauchau: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2016/05/13/the-bridges-of-glauchau-saxony-germany/
Sartell Truss Bridge Reopens
Link: https://www.startribune.com/sartell-to-reopen-historic-bridge-as-walkway/600280519/?refresh=true
BridgeInfo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Sartell_Bridge
Rehabilitation and a New Utility Bridge on the Market Street Bridge in Harrisburg
Link: https://www.roadsbridges.com/bridge-construction/news/33009225/penndot-to-rehabilitate-market-street-bridge
BridgeInfo: https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=pennsylvania/harrisburg_market/
Oldest Bridge in Germany Discovered?
Link: https://www.swr.de/swraktuell/rheinland-pfalz/trier/vermutlich-aelteste-roemische-bruecke-bei-archaeologischen-grabungen-in-der-eifel-gefunden-100.html
HEADLINES:
Sturgeon Island Covered Bridge to be Replaced- Replica Possible?
Link: https://www.mlstargazette.com/news/beloved-covered-bridge-last-days/article_279e00d4-37b6-11ee-82f2-a720aa604484.html
Covered Bridge Info: http://www.dalejtravis.com/bridge/minnesot/htm/23058a.htm
Website on Covered Bridges: http://www.dalejtravis.com/bridge/cbridges.htm
Historic Philipsburg Bridge to be Removed Starting in 2024
Link: https://us.firenews.video/us-news/historic-philipsburg-bridge-to-be-removed-starting-in-2024/
Bridge Tour Guide: https://historicbridges.org/b_a_list.php?ct=&c=&ptype=county&pname=Northampton+County,+Pennsylvania
Historic Railroad Bridge in Norway Collapses Amid Severe Flooding
Links:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/14/norway-railway-bridge-collapse-rain/07839cda-3a97-11ee-aefd-40c039a855ba_story.html
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sigurdr/26449901754/in/photostream/
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/14/storm-hans-railway-bridge-collapses-in-southern-norway
https://www.lok-report.de/news/europa/item/43222-norwegen-die-randklev-bruecke-in-ringebu-ist-eingestuerzt.html
Also a bridge that turns floating houses into junk:
https://www.bild.de/video/clip/news-ausland/schock-nach-sturzflut-bruecke-wird-gleich-zur-schrottpresse-85014244.bild.html
New Motorway Bridge over the Rhine in Germany
Link 1: https://www.swr.de/swraktuell/rheinland-pfalz/mainz/schiersteiner-bruecke-ist-fertig-sperrung-wieder-aufgehoben-100.html
Link 2: https://www.spiegel.de/auto/schiersteiner-bruecke-bruecken-neubau-zwischen-mainz-und-wiesbaden-eroeffnet-a-02f7a360-8f5f-496a-8525-dfedca0867fc
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schierstein_Bridge
Work to Begin on Three Steuben County Bridges
Link: https://eu.the-leader.com/story/news/local/2023/08/11/construction-on-steuben-county-bridges-expected-to-start/70565203007/
Bridge Tour Guide: https://historicbridges.org/b_a_list.php?ct=&c=&ptype=county&pname=Steuben+County,+New+York
New Visitor Center Planned for Bennerley Viaduct
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-derbyshire-66466794
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bennerley_Viaduct
Headlines (links included):
Police looking for vandals who desecrated a 400-year old bridge in England
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-66448225
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glaisdale
Swing Bridge in Whitby, England to be rehabbed to make it Heat Proof
Link: https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/whitby-swing-bridge-to-undergo-200k-future-proofing-scheme/
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitby_Swing_Bridge
Locals seek to place the historic O&W Bridge on the National Register
Link: https://www.indherald.com/2023/07/18/county-commission-to-seek-national-register-of-historic-places-designation-for-ow-bridge/
Bridge Info: http://bridgestunnels.com/location/oneida-western-railroad-bridge/
Historic Chain Bridge in Budapest Reopens to Pedestrians and Cyclists after a Two-Year Makeover
Link: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2023/08/03/chain-bridge-in-budapest-to-reopen/
General Sullivan Arch Bridge in New Hampshire to be Replaced- Old Structure For Sale
Bridge Info: https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=newhampshire/generalsullivan/
Bridge Project: https://www.concordmonitor.com/Millions-coming-to-New-Hampshire-for-transportation-infrastructure-51479208
Bridge For Sale: https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/state-looks-to-sell-historic-general-sullivan-bridge-structure/article_067a18d1-8269-52e9-bf73-af4fc6ae6afc.html
Historic Dömitz Railroad Bridge to become a tourist attraction
Link: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2023/08/11/domitz-railroad-bridge-remains-to-become-an-observation-platform/
Plus a tribute to Jonathan (JP) Parrish
Headlines:
HaydenTruss Bridge in Springfield, Oregon For Sale- Open House on April 1st
Link: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2023/03/20/hayden-bridge-in-springfield-oregon-for-sale-open-house-planned-for-april-1st/
NiceMemorial Bridge Coming Down- Span by Span
Article: https://wjla.com/news/local/harry-nice-bridge-implosion-charles-county-demolished-explosives-maryland-transportation-authority-historical-significance-us-301-connect-king-george-virginia-replacement-larry-hogan-potomac-river
Bridge Info:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor_Harry_W._Nice_Memorial_Bridge
PereMarquette Railroad Drawbridge Catches Fire During Removal Process
Article: https://eu.thetimesherald.com/story/news/2023/03/21/pere-marquette-bridge-catches-fire/70033858007/
BridgeInfo: https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=truss/phrailb/
Campaign toSave Suspension Bridge in Hannoversche Münden, Germany
Article: https://www.hna.de/lokales/hann-muenden/hann-muenden-ort60343/unterstuetzen-den-erhalt-92161647.html
BridgeInfo: https://structurae.net/de/bauwerke/haengebruecke-muenden
AmbitiousProject to Start on Suspension Bridge between Sicily and Mainland Italy
Article: https://www.travelbook.de/news/italien-bruecke-sizilien
LongestCovered Bridge in Michigan to Receive a Total Makeover
Article: https://eu.freep.com/story/news/local/2023/03/16/michigans-longest-covered-bridge-in-store-for-3-2m-overhaul/70011221007/
BridgeInfo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langley_Covered_Bridge
A Tributeto Pat Collins
Article:
Plus otherheadlines including a major makeover of bridgehunter.com
Headlines:
Dublin Says No to High Rise Tower Next to Historic Bridge
Article: https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2023/03/15/council-refuses-eight-storey-development-at-hapenny-bridge/
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ha%27penny_Bridge
Rennie’s Isle Swing Bridge Being Restored- To Be Used as an Outdoor Beer Garden
Article: https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/best-in-edinburgh/popular-edinburgh-pub-transform-historic-26462774
Bridge Info: https://www.scottish-places.info/features/featurefirst94635.html
Teuchters Landing Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/teuchterslanding/
County and Locals Say No to Demolishing O&W Bridge.
Link: https://www.indherald.com/2023/03/06/the-bridge-isnt-going-anywhere/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/tn/scott/bh42614/
Locals Say Good-Bye to Big Blue Bridge in Portland, Indiana
Link: https://www.21alivenews.com/2023/03/13/jay-county-residents-push-save-big-blue-bridge/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/in/jay/7040/
Historic Bridge with Ties to World War I to be Replaced.
Article (D): https://www.merkur.de/lokales/freising/hallbergmoos-ort28786/hallbergmooser-hindenburgbruecke-wird-abgerissen-verschwindet-aber-nicht-ganz-aus-dem-ortsbild-92092240.html
Lake Polyfytos Bridge Facing Possible Closure
Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Polyfytos_Bridge
Bridge Info: https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1206750/prosecutor-orders-probe-into-stability-of-servia-bridge/
Riccardo Morandi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riccardo_Morandi
Headlines:
Viaduct in Thuringia in Danger of Collapse- Main Highway Barricaded Off
Link: https://www.mz.de/panorama/bundesstrasse-in-weida-soll-kommende-woche-befahrbar-sein-3564339
Bridge Info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viadukt_Osch%C3%BCtztal
Historic Karlsbrücke in Leipzig to be Replaced
Link: https://www.leipzig.de/news/news/karlbruecke-wird-ab-januar-2023-neu-gebaut
Situation on Leipzig’s bridges: https://www.bild.de/regional/leipzig/leipzig-news/leipzig-die-angst-faehrt-mit-wie-lange-halten-die-broeckel-bruecken-82902616.bild.html
Bridge Info: https://www.leipzig-lexikon.de/SONSTBAU/br_karl.htm
Venetian Causeway Bridge in Miami to be Replaced with Higher Spans
Article: https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/florida/articles/2023-03-11/11-bridges-on-historic-causeway-to-be-demolished-rebuilt
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venetian_Causeway
To Rehab or to Replace? The Question Behind the Vyserad Railroad Bridge in Prague
Link: https://deutsch.radio.cz/abreissen-oder-nicht-streit-um-erhalt-der-historischen-vysehrad-eisenbahnbruecke-8777099
Bridge Info: https://www.cz-prag.de/albenosm.php?id=14
Historic Wierda Bridge in South Africa to be Restored
Article: https://southcoastherald.co.za/lnn/1217110/video-renovation-of-historic-bridge-starts-in-pretoria/
Bridge Info: http://www.dutchfootsteps.co.za/wierdabridge.html#:~:text=Also%20known%20as%20the%20Sesmylspruit,parts%20at%20the%20knot%20points.
Austcliff Cast Iron Bridge in Worchester Wins National Award
Article: https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/news/one-worlds-oldest-bridges-wins-top-award
PLUS: Mystery solved for two bridges posted on BHC (see Newsflyer article)
News Stories
O&W Railroad Bridge in Huntsville, Tennessee to be Torn Down and Replaced
Pleasure Beach Swing Bridge in Bridgeport, Connecticut Coming Down
Janesville (Iowa) Bridge Being Replaced
Conner Prairie Railroad Bridge in Indiana Dismantled- Awaiting Relocation
Wilkau-Hasslau Motorway Viaduct to be Rebuilt
Update on the Lindaunis-Schlei Drawbridge
Photo Project on Montana’s Historic Bridges
Headlines:
Historic Barnes Bridge in England to Receive Much-Needed Repairs
Article: https://www.railtechnologymagazine.com/articles/historic-barnes-bridge-receive-vital-repair-works
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnes_Railway_Bridge
Scandal over the Closure of a Historic Pedestrian Bridge in Bristol, England
Article: https://www.bristol247.com/news-and-features/news/historic-bridge-remains-closed-after-seven-years-of-campaigning/
Save the Kings Weston Bridge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639364729607199/
Future of North Shield Pedestrian Bridge in England in the Hands of the Public
Article: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/public-inquiry-decide-future-historic-25554015
Historic Bridge in Beaufort, South Carolina now on the National Register
Article: https://explorebeaufortsc.com/woods-memorial-bridge-to-be-placed-on-national-register-of-historic-places/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/sc/beaufort/720002103100/
Susquehanna River Bridge Project in Maryland to Launch in 2023
Article: https://www.lok-report.de/news/uebersee/item/37293-vereinigte-staaten-amtrak-treibt-eisenbahnbrueckenprojekt-am-susquehanna-river-voran.html
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/md/harford/bh41891/
New Karl Lehr Bridge in Duisburg to be Slid into Place
Article: https://www1.wdr.de/nachrichten/ruhrgebiet/karl-lehr-brueckenzug-duisburg-100.html
Bridge Info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl-Lehr-Br%C3%BCcke
And Restoration Work on Historic Tickford Bridge Delayed due to Pigeons
Article: https://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/people/this-is-why-repairs-to-worlds-last-surviving-iron-bridge-have-taken-so-long-in-milton-keynes-town-3919198
Five more days to submit your entries to the 2022 Bridgehunter Awards. Click here to access the awards page and submit your entries. Deadline is December 1st at 12:00pm Berlin Time. Voting will begin afterwards with the winners to be announced on January 21st. Submit your entries today.
Headlines:
Preservation Honors for two Pennsylvania historic bridges
Link: https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/601681490/penndot-awarded-preservation-honors-for-two-historic-bridges-in-delaware-bucks-counties
Bridge Info (Bryn Mawr Avenue): http://bridgehunter.com/pa/delaware/bh60096/
Bridge Info (Main Street Bridge in Sellersville): http://bridgehunter.com/pa/bucks/94013011011260/
Historic Ludendorff Bridge to be Rebuilt
Link: https://the-past.com/news/historic-bridge-across-rhine-to-be-reconstructed/
Article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/19/germany-rebuild-remagen-bridge-rhine-ww2-collapse
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludendorff_Bridge
Cape Cod Bridges in Early Stages of Replacement
Link: https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2022/11/16/army-corps-offers-first-look-cape-cod-bridge-replacements
Bridge Info (Bourne Bridge): http://bridgehunter.com/ma/barnstable/bourne/
Bridge Info (Sagamore Bridge): http://bridgehunter.com/ma/barnstable/CEPNEDMA2510002/
To Restore or to Replace? That is the Question behind the Ahrtal Valley Bridges
Link: https://ga.de/region/ahr-und-rhein/mehr-von-ahr-und-rhein/erhalt-historischer-bruecken-im-ahr-flutgebiet-ist-machbar_aid-79795791
Railroad Bridge over the River Oder near Stettin (PL) to be Replaced
Link: https://www.lok-report.de/news/europa/item/37150-polen-sperrung-und-neubau-der-ostoderbruecke.html
400-year old Tree in Yosemite National Park Falls, Misses Historic Bridge
Link: https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/local/2839283/nearly-four-century-old-evergreen-falls-in-yosemite.html
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/ca/mariposa/sugar-pine/
PLUS:
Follow-up on the Morbi Bridge Disaster in India
Article: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/gujarat-morbi-bridge-collapse-bridge-shouldnt-have-been-opened-says-civic-body-in-affidavit-in-high-court-3528517
Don’t forget! 11 days to submit your bridge entries to the 2022 Bridgehunter Awards. Deadline is December 1st at 12:00pm Berlin Time (5:00am Chicago Time). Details here: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/the-othmar-h-ammann-awards/
Enjoy the new format in the podcast!
Headlines:
Crimea Bridge at Ukrainian-Russian Border Attacked: Eight People Arrested
Info: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2022/10/10/crimea-bridge-resumes-traffic-after-blast-russian-army-leadership-changed-hong-kong-united-times%e4%b8%a8%e9%a6%99%e6%b8%af%e8%81%af%e5%90%88%e6%99%82%e5%a0%b1/
Judge rules in favor of Demolishing Nice-Middleton Memorial Bridge
Info: https://www.marylandmatters.org/2022/10/11/judge-gives-go-ahead-for-maryland-to-demolish-old-nice-middleton-bridge/
Reopening of Third Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis Delayed until Summer 2023
Bridge Info:
Link: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/reopening-of-historic-3rd-avenue-bridge-in-minneapolis-delayed-to-2023/
Hammersmith Bridge in London to have Double-Decking
Link: https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/hammersmith-bridge-plans-go-in-for-double-decker-structure-12-10-2022/
Historic Quick Bridge in Smithers, BC, Canada to be Replaced:
Link: https://www.interior-news.com/local-news/replacement-of-historic-quick-bridge-to-start-in-february-2023/
Bridge Replacement Project: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation-projects/other-transportation-projects/quick-bridge-project
Historic Salina Bridge in Pennsylvania to be replaced in 2024
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/pa/westmoreland/641060001000370/
Link: https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/historic-salina-bridge-to-be-replaced-beginning-as-early-as-next-year/
World’s Longest Tower to Tower Pedestrian Suspension Bridge to Open in Michigan
Article (D): https://www.reisereporter.de/artikel/15756-michigan-baut-die-wohl-laengste-holzturmbruecke-der-welt
Article (EN): https://www.mlive.com/news/2021/10/skybridge-worlds-longest-timber-towered-suspension-bridge-to-open-at-boyne-mountain-in-2022.html
Website: https://www.boynemountain.com/skybridge-michigan
Headlines:
Historic Red River Bridge near Grand Forks to be Given Away- Any Takers
Article 1: https://kroxam.com/2022/10/03/polk-county-highway-department-looks-to-give-historic-bridge-a-new-home/
Article 2: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2022/10/05/what-will-become-of-this-historic-bridge/
Law Suit Filed to Save Historic Nice Memorial Bridge in Maryland
Article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2022/09/29/nice-bridge-demolition-lawsuit/
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor_Harry_W._Nice_Memorial_Bridge
Historic Footbridge at a Railroad Station in Doncaster, England to be Removed
Article: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/historic-bridge-that-links-doncaster-station-to-listed-plant-works-where-famous-locomotives-mallard-and-flying-scotsman-were-built-set-to-be-demolished-3852829
Historic Bridge in Pakistan Closed After Years of Neglect
Article: https://247news.com.pk/authoritys-negligence-results-in-closure-of-rawalpindis-historic-bridge/
Weight and Speed Limit on Danube River Crossing in Austria
Article: https://www.meinbezirk.at/perg/c-lokales/radar-auf-donaubruecke-mauthausen-abzocke-oder-notwendig_a5616424
Bridge Info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauthausner_Donaubr%C3%BCcken
Two Ohio Historic Bridges on the Move
Bridge Info (Salt Creek): http://bridgehunter.com/oh/pickaway/6501567/
Bridge Info (Benton Road): http://bridgehunter.com/oh/crawford/1743961/
Historic Bridge in Switzerland Painted Pink
Article: https://www.blick.ch/schweiz/westschweiz/wallis/merjenbruecke-in-stalden-ist-jetzt-pink-graffiti-anschlag-auf-historische-walliser-bruecke-id17909594.html
Bridge Info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merjenbr%C3%BCcke
Bridges of Stalden: https://janbruetting.com/stalden/
Headlines:
Foundry Branch Trolley Bridge in Washington Spared Demolition- For Now, That Is!
Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2022/09/23/dc-streetcar-trestle-georgetown/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/dc/washington/foundry-branch/
Demolition of the Rahmede Viaduct in Lüdenscheidt, Germany Tabled Until Next Year
Link: https://www1.wdr.de/nachrichten/westfalen-lippe/a45-bruecke-sprengung-luedenscheid-100.html
Hurricane Ian Destroys Sansibel Causeway in Florida
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/fl/lee/124043/
Long Grove Covered Bridge Hit by a Truck for the 41st Time
Article with Questionnaire: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2022/09/29/no-longer-funny-box-truck-heavily-damaged-after-hitting-historic-bridge-in-long-grove-bridge-has-been-hit-over-30-times-the-barrington-hills-observer/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/il/lake/49715027150/
Sheepford Road Bridge Honored by Preservation Pennsylvania
Link: https://www.preservationpa.org/participate/awards/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/pa/york/667208096832570/
Historic Carrie Furnace Railroad Bridge to be Restored and Integrated into wider Pittsburgh Bike Trail System
Link: https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2022/09/28/carrie-furnace-development-rivers-of-steel-allegheny-county-trail-projects-ridc/stories/202209280122
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/pa/allegheny/bh51294/
New Book on New Hampshire’s Covered Bridge Now Available
Link: https://coveredbridgesnh.com/2022/06/28/the-book/
Entries are now being taken for the 2022 Bridgehunter Awards. Details can be found in the Newsflyer Article as well as in the BHC
Headlines:
German Couple Destory Historic Aqueduct on the Island of Mallorca
Earthquake Destroys Viaduct in Taiwan
Hurricane Destroys Bridge in Puerto Rico
Another Span of a Historic Bridge in India Collapses
Lindaunis Schlei Drawbridge Closes to all but Pedestrians and Cyclists
S-Bridge in Eau Claire and Nine-Arch Bridge in Marshfield (Wisconsin) now listed on the National Register
Rededication Ceremony of Covered Bridge Built by Black Bridge Builders in Georgia
Interesting Discovery on the Alte Brücke in Heidelberg, Germany
Covered Bridge Festival in Parke County, Indiana
This is the first podcast since the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8th. The BHC and Newsflyer took a leave offline to pay respects to Her Royal Majesty. A summary of the events have been included here. September 10th edition of Newsflyer is available as a podcast.
Headlines:
Cobban Bridge near Chippewa Falls Coming Down
Two more historic bridges victims of Yellowstone flooding
Lights out on historic bridges in Germany
Historic Bertram Bridge in Iowa to be replaced- truss bridge to be relocated
Fire destroys 900-year old bridge in China
New LEDs coming to Three Sister Bridges in Pittsburgh
And much more.
The podcast was made as news of Queen Elizabeth's Death came about. To pay respects to Her Majesty, the next podcast will be September 24th.
Headlines:
Closure at Great Falls Bridge Prompts Complaints from Visitors
Link: https://eu.northjersey.com/story/news/paterson-press/2022/06/29/paterson-nj-great-falls-bridge-remains-closed/65364735007/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/nj/passaic/paterson-great-falls/
Historic Dam and Bridge in Alaska now a National Heritage Site
Link: https://www.kinyradio.com/news/news-of-the-north/salmon-creek-dam-oconnell-bridge-given-national-landmark-designations/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/ak/sitka/245/
Historic Shaffer Bridge to be Restored
Link: https://eu.dailyamerican.com/story/news/local/2022/06/30/work-starts-to-restore-shaffer-covered-bridge-in-conemaugh-township/65364445007/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/pa/somerset/shaffer/
Blog Info: http://www.dalejtravis.com/bridge/pennsylv/htm/3805611.htm
Second Opinion Sought for Covered Bridge in Ontario
Link: https://observerxtra.com/2022/06/30/residents-seeking-another-option-for-rehabilitation-of-covered-bridge/
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Montrose_Covered_Bridge
New Padma Bridge Opens in Bangladesh
Link: https://asiatimes.com/2022/06/bangladeshis-welcome-new-padma-bridge/
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padma_Bridge
Historic Railroad Bridge over the Oder Reopens after Extensive Restoration
Link: https://www.abendblatt.de/region/kreis-lauenburg/geesthacht/article235715421/europabruecke-oder-geesthachter-bohlen-fuehren-jetzt-nach-polen.html
Bridge Info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oderbr%C3%BCcke_Bienenwerder
Flood-Damaged Historic Kashkan Bridge in Iran to be Restored
Link: https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/474197/Flood-hit-ancient-bridge-undergoes-restoration
Bridge Info: https://structurae.net/en/structures/kashkan-bridge
Plus other headlines. Happy 4th of July Weekend! :-)
Headlines:
Old Skeena Bridge in Terrace, British Columbia to be Replaced
Historic Matlock Bridge in Derbyshire Closed Because of Floodwall Reconstruction
New Info Board for Monument at Kaiser Friedrich Bridge in Crossen, Germany
National Highways England Ordered to Unfill Great Musgrave Bridge in Cumbria
Historic Bridge to See Light Again as Overhead Viaduct Crossing it Gets Removed
Safe Harbor Upper Viaduct Now a Bike Trail
Plus several headlines and an upcoming event in Pittsburgh
Headlines:
Historic Flooding Devastates Yellowstone National Park
Highway Bridge in Romania Collapses After Rehabilitation
Suspension Footbridge Collapses after Reopening Ceremony of Park in Mexico
Major Bridge Across Chesapeake Bay Being Replaced
Chetwynd Bridge in Staffordshire, England to be Restored for Traffic
Lake Portage Bridge now a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
Plus a Salute to Queen Elizabeth II and her 70-year British Monarchy
Headlines
Historic Bridges to be Given Away in Oklahoma
Article: https://www.roadsbridges.com/oklahoma-department-transportation-offers-free-historic-bridges
Website: http://www.odotculturalresources.info/adopt-a-bridge.html
Historic Bridges of Oklahoma Website: http://okbridges.wkinsler.com/
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Bridge Improvements at Eagle Lake in Illinois
Article: https://patch.com/illinois/naperville/work-begin-june-8-hidden-lake-bridge-improvements
Bridge Info (Bowstring Arch): http://bridgehunter.com/il/du-page/hidden-lake/
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Historic Bridge spanning the Firth of Forth in Scotland to be extensively rehabilitated- contractor sought
Article: https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/contractor-wanted-for-repairs-to-historic-scots-bridge-08-06-2022/
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kincardine_Bridge
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Iron Bridge in England to Close for Repairs
Article: https://www.mkfm.com/news/local-news/historic-bridge-in-newport-pagnell-to-close-for-repairs-and-maintenance-work/
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tickford_Bridge
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New Bridge near Lauenburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Article 1: https://www.ln-online.de/lokales/herzogtum-lauenburg/lauenburg-neue-strassenbruecke-ueber-den-elbe-luebeck-kanal-3G4ZNE3R4A2QLJZKDOY4FF7FKQ.html
Article 2: https://www.thb.info/rubriken/maritime-logistik/detail/news/neue-kanalbruecke-schwebt-ein.html
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New Bridge in Jena, Thuringia, Germany
Article: https://www.jenaer-nachrichten.de/stadtleben/19014-es-kreiselt-wieder-am-puschkinplatz-in-jena
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Bridges, Bike and Blues Festival in Preble County, Ohio scheduled for June 18th
Information: https://www.registerherald.com/news/52272/bridges-bikes-blues-slated-for-june-18
Bridge Tour Guide: http://bridgehunter.com/oh/preble/
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Plus a statement from the Bridgehunter’s Chronicles in connection with the Uvalde Shooting and the Gun Epidemic in the United States. A very important message to listen to.
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Make America Safe Again! BHC
Headlines:
Two covered bridges in Minnesota severely damaged in floods
Article 1: https://kfgo.com/2022/05/17/580395/
Article 2: https://www.fox21online.com/2022/05/14/lutsen-resorts-historic-covered-bridges-damaged-by-trees-barreling-down-raging-river/
Historic Meadow Road Bridge in Pennsylvania Coming Down
Article: https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/lehighvalley/demolition-of-meadows-road-bridge-in-lower-saucon-to-begin-next-month/article_e075b38a-d705-11ec-9df1-6727420fd872.html
Bridge Info: https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=pennsylvania/meadowsroad/
Historic Bridge in Bristol, England is demolished to make way for a recycling center
Article: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/historic-bridge-destroyed-new-bristol-7074410
Historic Bridge in New Zealand with Connection to World War I to be Restored
Link: https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/wellington-top-stories/128653542/work-starts-to-preserve-upper-hutt-bridge-which-60000-soldiers-crossed-to-go-to-war
Info on Lane Truss: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2021/01/06/truss-bridge-with-an-a-a-look-at-the-difference-between-the-lane-and-the-miller-borcherding-truss-design/
Historic Covered Bridge in Bavaria to be Replaced. Historic Structure to be restored and converted into a pedestrian bridge.
Article 1: https://www.bayern.landtag.de/www/ElanTextAblage_WP18/Drucksachen/Schriftliche%20Anfragen/18_0011454.pdf
Article 2: https://www.pnp.de/lokales/stadt-und-landkreis-passau/passau-land/Die-alte-Rottbruecke-wird-nicht-mehr-geoeffnet-4319269.html
Bridge Info: https://www.neuhaus-inn.de/die-rottbruecke/
Marienbrücke at Castle Neuschwanstein to be Restored:
Article: https://www.br.de/nachrichten/bayern/marienbruecke-bei-schloss-neuschwanstein-jetzt-wird-saniert,T5WJJJC
Information: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marienbr%C3%BCcke_(Neuschwanstein)
Headlines:
Glacial Flooding wipes out a key historic bridge on the Pakistani-Chinese border
Cracks in stone arch puts restoration of the Keystone Arch Bridge in Elkader, Iowa on hold indefinitely
Historic Viaduct in Tacoma, Washington is coming down
Historic Rte. 66 Bridge in Marshfield, Missouri to be replaced.
Grand Forks to get a new Red River Crossing
First Elliptical Arch Bridge in Washington, DC to get a full rehabilitation
International Suspension Bridge in Texas receives funding to be restored.
And lastly Czechia breaks the world record for its own longest pedestrian suspension bridge.
Headlines:
Historic Bridge in Bath, England to Remain Closed after Finding Complex Issues
Article: https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/baths-cleveland-bridge-repairs-delayed-by-complex-engineering-issues-03-05-2022/?tkn=1
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Bridge
Bridge Restoration Project: https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/cleveland-bridge-renovation-project/essential-maintenance-update
Tour Guide on the Bridges of Bath (Trip Advisor): https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g186370-Activities-c47-t5-Bath_Somerset_England.html
Repairs Undertaken On Historic Bridge in Denmark- Refitting it In Time for the Tour de France
Article: https://www.yacht.de/aktuell/panorama/christian-x-bruecke-in-sonderborg-bleibt-gesperrt
Bridge Info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kong_Christian_den_X%E2%80%99s_Bro
Info on Tour de France: https://www.letour.fr/en/overall-route
Lawsuit because of Negligence Filed over Death of Teenager at Historic Bridge in Ottawa, Canada
Article: https://nationalpost.com/news/local-news/family-of-ottawa-boy-who-died-in-jump-from-prince-of-wales-bridge-sues-city-of-ottawa-for-negligence/wcm/68a0c242-24c4-4366-91df-974c74cbf5e0?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR2W3bnNE4TvpJP791MHVQPFrTioh4mJbz59FttzGSB9CgzdEFcOGw407Wo#Echobox=1651581063
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_William_Commanda_Bridge
Grand Opening of the New Mangaweka Bridge in New Zealand Earlier than Planned
Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/300580066/opening-date-brought-forward-for-new-mangaweka-bridge
Project and Bridge Info: https://www.rangitikei.govt.nz/district/projects/mangaweka-bridge-replacement
New Walkway to be Installed on the Historic Connel Bridge in Scotland
Article: https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/unique-temporary-walkway-to-be-installed-on-historic-scots-bridge-during-refurb-28-04-2022/
Headlines:
Eger Bridge in Reichenbach (Saxony) Germany to be Demolished
Article (Free Press): https://www.freiepresse.de/vogtland/reichenbach/egersche-bruecke-das-ende-des-muehlwander-baudenkmals-ist-besiegelt-artikel12112496
Article (BHC 2018): https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2018/04/28/eger-bridge-near-reichenbach-to-be-rehabbed-2/
Key Highway Bridge in Wildenfels (Saxony) Germany Demolished
Article: https://www.freiepresse.de/zwickau/zwickau/bruecke-in-schoenau-wird-erneuert-artikel12108173
What to do with a Lift Bridge in Hamburg?
Article: https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/hamburg/Abriss-der-alten-Rethebruecke-Schwierige-Suche-nach-Firmen,rethebruecke148.html
Bridge Info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rethe-Hubbr%C3%BCcke
Railroad Bridge Swap in Mecklenburg-Pommerania
Article 1: https://www.zeit.de/news/2022-04/21/bahn-bruecke-wird-millimeterweise-ueber-peenefluss-geschoben?utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
Article 2: https://www.schiene.de/news-1560/Bahn-erneuert-Peene-Bruecke-bei-Demmin.html
Sheepford Road Bridge in Pennsylvania to start Restoration Project after receiving Money from PennDOT
Article (with bridge info): https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2022/04/27/sheepford-road-bridge-in-pennsylvania-to-be-restored-for-pedestrian-traffic/
Purple People Bridge in Cincinnati to Undergo Extensive Renovations after receiving money from Kentucky
Link: https://www.fox19.com/2022/04/26/purple-people-bridge-gets-badly-needed-money-repairs/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/oh/hamilton/lnrr/
Historic Bridge in Missouri to be Given Away? Any Takers?
Bridge Info + Marketing Info from MoDOT): http://bridgehunter.com/mo/ray/20136/
Headlines:
Two Historic Bridges in Ann Arbor Michigan to be Rehabilitated- New Coat of Paint Coming
Article: https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2022/04/130-year-old-bridges-over-huron-river-near-ann-arbor-to-close-for-rehab-work.html
Bridge Profile 1- Maple Road Bridge: https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=truss/maple/
Bridge Profile 2- East Delhi Bridge: https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=truss/edelhi/
Historic Beverly Railroad Bridge Now Open as a Pedestrian Crossing
Article: https://www.kpq.com/dedication-to-be-held-for-historic-bridge-being-repurposed-to-connect-biking-hiking-trail/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/wa/grant/beverly-railroad/
Info on other bridges along the Cascade Trail: http://bridgehunter.com/category/highway/palouse-to-cascades-state-park-trail/
Roebling Suspension Bridge in Cincinnati Reopens
Article: https://www.fox19.com/2022/04/08/roebling-suspension-bridge-reopen-friday/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/oh/hamilton/roebling/
Historic Oconee Hill Cemetary Bridge to Close for Rehabilitation
Article: https://eu.onlineathens.com/story/news/2022/04/06/historic-oconee-hill-cemetery-steel-bridge-closed-through-july/9473272002/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/ga/clarke/cemetery-street/
Historic Prospect Court Bridge Project in Hatfield Tabled
Article: https://www.gazettenet.com/Hatfield-to-push-bridge-project-to-2023-with-fate-of-dam-unknown-45703619
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/ma/hampshire/prospect-street/
New Danish Bridge Project: A Dream or a Possible Reality?
Article 1: https://www.shz.de/regionales/schleswig-holstein/Tunnel-oder-Bruecke-Daenen-planen-schon-die-naechste-Querung-id37018622.html
Article 2: https://www.nordschleswiger.dk/de/nordschleswig-sonderburg-mobilitaet/alsen-fuenen-verbindung-wir-sind-aufgestiegen-neue-liga
Next podcast during the weekend of April 29-30. Have a wonderful Easter to you and your family! :-)
Headlines (including Links to Articles):
Stone Arch Railroad Bridge in Aue-Schlema, Saxony being Restored
Article: https://www.freiepresse.de/erzgebirge/aue/alte-steinbruecke-in-schlema-wird-saniert-artikel12069629
Bridge Profile: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2017/10/17/what-to-do-with-a-historic-bridge-the-schlema-stone-arch-bridge-in-germany/
Cable-stayed suspension bridge in Flöha, Saxony to be torn down and replaced
Article: https://www.freiepresse.de/mittelsachsen/floeha/brueckenneubau-in-floeha-wird-teurer-als-geplant-artikel12082125
Thunder Bay finds ways to rehabilitate Scherzer Drawbridge
Article: https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/city-looks-to-improve-the-historic-mckellar-river-lift-bridge-4-photos-5206254
Bridge Info: https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=ontario/mckellarliftbridge/
Living Roots Bridges in India on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Site
Article: https://www.india.com/travel/articles/meghalayas-living-root-bridges-finds-a-place-in-unesco-world-heritage-sites-tentative-list-5310459/
UNESCO World Heritage Site: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/
Bridge Tour Guide: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2020/04/18/living-root-bridges-in-the-tropical-forests-of-meghalaya-state-india/
Bellevue Railroad Bridge Awaits Green Light for Rehabilitation
Article: https://eu.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/northern-ky/2022/03/29/historic-pedestrian-bridge-bellevue-undergo-renovation/7184812001/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/ky/campbell/bh49699/
Mühlheim Suspension Bridge to be replaced, bit by bit- costs much more than expected
Article: https://www.wz.de/nrw/burscheid-und-region/koeln_leverkusen/muelheimer-bruecke-sanierung-wird-um-138-millionen-euro-teurer_aid-67544207
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%BClheim_Bridge,_Cologne
Tintern Wireworks Bridge in the UK to undergo repairs
Article: https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/20028392.plans-repair-bridge-seen-netflixs-sex-education/
Bridge Info: https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=unitedkingdom/tinternparvabridge/
Headlines:
Longest Suspension Bridge in the World Opens in Turkey
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1915_%C3%87anakkale_Bridge
Article 1: https://www.dezeen.com/2022/03/23/1915-canakkale-suspension-bridge-turkey/
Article 2: https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/how-modern-techniques-were-used-to-construct-the-worlds-longest-suspension-bridge-23-03-2022/
Film: https://youtu.be/WnNHyH6JdRo
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Suspected Bomb Blast on Historic Coronation Bridge in the West Bengal District in India
Article: https://www.eastmojo.com/national-news/west-bengal/2022/03/24/suspected-bomb-blast-in-north-bengals-historic-coronation-bridge/
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronation_Bridge
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Abbey Corner Bridge in Leicester, England to Close for Urgent Rehabilitation for a year
Article 1: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-60846970
Article 2: https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/144-year-old-leicester-bridge-to-close-for-major-repairs-24-03-2022/
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Historic Bridge and Creek in Maryland to be relocated
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/md/harford/carter-farm/
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Historic Lift Bridge in Königsberg in Kaliningrad to be Preserved while Replacement Bridges to be Built
Article: https://paz.de/artikel/die-alte-reichsbruecke-bleibt-erhalten-a6472.html
Bridge Tour Guide Königsberg: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6nigsberger_Pregelbr%C3%BCcken
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Updates:
Cincinnati-Covington Suspension Bridge to Open this Spring
Lincoln Highway Bridge in Tama, Iowa to undergo Round 3 of Restoration Bidding under IaDOT
Headlines:
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Harpersfield Covered Bridge in Ohio to close for a complete makeover. Reopening in 2024
Article: https://www.starbeacon.com/news/local_news/commissioners-approve-bid-for-harpersfield-covered-bridge-rehab/article_f788ab7a-9f21-11ec-b8a9-2be3f747ef66.html
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/oh/ashtabula/harpersfield/
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Truck Accident forces Closure of Llangollen Bridge in Wales, days after completed repair work.
Article: https://www.denbighshirefreepress.co.uk/news/19993778.llangollen-bridge-closed-lorry-collides-lamppost/
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Germany to invest billions of Euros more on new motorway bridges and viaducts
Article: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/autobahn-bruecken-modernisierung-101.html
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Cherbourg Railroad Bridge in Bremerhaven Replaced
Link: https://www.nord24.de/bremerhaven/bruecke-demontiert-stahlkoloss-haengt-sicher-am-haken-75409.html
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Alte Brücke in Limburg/Lahn to Close for Rehabilitation
Article: https://www.fnp.de/lokales/limburg-weilburg/limburg-ort511172/limburg-ab-april-alte-bruecke-ein-gutes-halbes-jahr-gesperrt-91389288.html
Bridge Info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alte_Lahnbr%C3%BCcke_(Limburg)
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BNSF Refute Ownership Claims over Bismarck-Mandan Railroad Bridge
Article: https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/bnsf-calls-preservation-groups-claim-state-owns-north-dakota-bridge-absurd/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/nd/burleigh/bh44455/
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Union Chain Bridge Coming Back Together
Article: https://www.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/the-union-chain-bridge-linking-scotland-and-england-in-final-rebuilding-stage-3578909
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Chain_Bridge
Headlines:
Who Owns the Bismarck Railroad Bridge?
Link: https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/preservation-group-claims-state-owns-aging-north-dakota-rail-bridge-bnsf-seeks-to-replace/
Iowa DOT selling off Historic Bridges. Any Takers
Link: https://khak.com/iowa-has-some-bridges-they-want-to-sell-you/
Norfolk Southern Railroad to Conduct Work on Several Bridges in Pittsburgh
Link: https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2022/03/07/norfolk-southern-pittsburgh-bridges-construction-modification-double-stacked-trains-north-side-allegheny-commons/stories/202203070012
Austcliff Footbridge near Worchestshire to be Restored
Link: https://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/news/19975185.project-restore-historic-footbridge-near-kidderminster/
Darlington Railroad Bridge to undergo Extensive Restoration
Link: https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/19966906.darlingtons-north-road-railway-bridge-close-16k-revamp/
Major Bridge Replacement Projects Hinder Traffic in Ulm, Germany
Link: https://www.swr.de/swraktuell/baden-wuerttemberg/ulm/ulms-marode-bruecken-und-ihre-sanierung-100.html
Headlines:
Blue Miracle Bridge in Dresden to undergo an 8-year Restoration Project
Link 1: https://www.blick.de/sachsen/historische-elbbruecke-das-blaue-wunder-wird-saniert-artikel12029191
Link 2: https://dawo-dresden.de/2022/02/28/baustart-am-blauen-wunder/
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loschwitz_Bridge
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Blome Road Bridge in Cincinnati to be Restored and Widened
Link: http://bridgehunter.com/oh/hamilton/blome-road/
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Sculcoates Swing Bridge in Hull, England to undergo Extensive Repairs
Link 1: https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/historic-river-hull-bridge-7m-6740155
Link 2: https://www.hullccnews.co.uk/01/03/2022/decision-record-chapman-street-bridge-design-and-refurbishment-works/
Bridge Info: https://movable-hull.fandom.com/wiki/Sculcoates_Bridge
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Sandy Hook Five Arch Bridge- Future Uncertain but Efforts to Find Way to Save Bridge
Link: https://www.wsmv.com/2022/03/02/community-members-fight-keep-historic-maury-co-bridge-open/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/tn/maury/600A3580001/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1479493615777648
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Fort Atkinson Bridge in Iowa may have New Owner
Article: https://decorahnews.com/news/4382/the-fort-atkinson-city-council-is-expressing-interest-in-saving-an-historic-bridge/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/ia/winneshiek/fort-atkinson/
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Historic Bridge in Radevorwald (NRW) Freed of Pesky Vegetation
Article: https://rp-online.de/nrw/staedte/radevormwald/radevormwald-historische-bruecke-ist-vom-gestruepp-befreit_aid-65925351
Postcard Link: https://static.akpool.de/images/cards/189/1891967.jpg
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Headlines in this Podcast:
Covered Bridge Returns Home to LaGrange, Georgia After 57 Years
Historic Lewes Bridge in Delaware Moved to New Home After 2-Month Delay
Lincoln Highway Bridge’s Future in Tama, Iowa in the Air
Rälsbach Viaduct to be Imploded on February 27th- second viaduct in three weeks along the Motorway 45
Oldest Bridge in Ireland at Kilkenny to undergo needed Repairs
Pub Underneath Firth of Forth Bridge to be Renovated
Plus other bridge headlines.......
Headlines:
Truck Convoys blocks major crossings in Canada
Three Christian County (Missouri) Historic Bridges targeted for replacement
Covered Bridge in Lyndon, Vermont bought and to be integrated as a tourist attraction
Repairs to be made on Black Bridge in Cambridge
Should the Green Bridge in Düsseldorf be built?
Plus other bridge headlines.
Headlines in this Podcast:
Fern Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh Collapses ahead of Biden Visit
Link: https://edition.cnn.com/2022/01/28/us/pittsburgh-bridge-collapse/index.html
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/pa/allegheny/bh96087/
More Viaducts Along the Motorway 45 in the Sauerland Region in Germany will need to be replaced!
Link: https://www1.wdr.de/nachrichten/bruecken-ersetzen-a45-sauerlandlinie-100.html
Historic De Hef Bridge in Rotterdam to be Dismantled for Jeff Bezos’ Mega-Yacht
Link: https://amp.dw.com/en/netherlands-to-dismantle-historic-bridge-for-jeff-bezos-megayacht/a-60638161
Bridge Info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Hef
Poltruded Expansion of Historic Bridge in Torun, Poland
Link: https://www.innovationintextiles.com/construction-architecture/pultruded-expansion-for-historic-bridge/
Bridge Info: https://structurae.net/en/structures/jozef-pilsudski-bridge
Historic Bridge in Cleveland (Tennessee) Restored and Reopened
Link: https://www.wdef.com/historic-bridge-gets-new-home-at-new-cleveland-greenway/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/tn/bradley/old-dobbs-ford/
Work Starts on Historic Carrolton Covered Bridge in West Virginia
Link: https://www.mybuckhannon.com/work-is-underway-to-restore-historic-carrollton-covered-bridge-in-barbour-county/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/wv/barbour/carrollton-covered/
Bridge Documentary on the Historic Bridges of Donegal, Ireland
Link: https://www.donegaldaily.com/2022/02/01/secrets-behind-donegal-bridges-unveiled-in-tv-doc/
This podcast features a summary of the 2021 Bridgeunter Awards and Author's Choice Winners.
In addition, we have the following headlines:
Police Looking for Vandals who Spraypainted Glauchau's Historic Bridges
Elstertal Viaduct to be Rehabilitated
Historic Dresden Suspension Bridge in Ohio Likely Doomed
Cronenberg Truss Bridge Repaired and Relit.
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This podcast does not include the story of the Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse as it happened as the podcast was being produced. A summary can be found in the Newsflyer article but more on this bridge will be mentioned in next week's podcast.
Headlines:
Viaduct at Rahmede Condemned after Cracks Revealed
Link: https://www.spiegel.de/panorama/a45-sauerlandlinie-marode-bruecke-muss-abgerissen-werden-a-e6781f29-bacf-4476-8a20-69d49cd82a7d
Second Oldest Bridge over the Ahr Coming Down after Flood Damage in July 2021
Link: https://ga.de/region/ahr-und-rhein/mehr-von-ahr-und-rhein/rech-beschaedigte-bruecke-nach-der-flut-wahrzeichen-im-ahrtal-wird-abgerissen_aid-64820211
Reopening of the Roebling Suspension Bridge in Cincinnati Delayed
Link: https://eu.cincinnati.com/story/news/2021/12/29/john-a-roebling-bridge-reopening-postponed-due-further-repairs/9048757002/
Stalemate in the Ruling over the Frank J Wood Bridge
Link: https://bangordailynews.com/2022/01/05/news/midcoast/maine-to-seek-bids-for-new-brunswick-topsham-bridge-after-preservationists-lose-in-court/
Segment of Original Seven Mile Bridge in Florida Opens for Pedestrians and Cyclist
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/florida-keys-bridge-reopens-pedestrians-bicyclists-82215896
Plans to Convert Buck O'neil Bridge in Kansas City into Lineal Park
https://www.flatlandkc.org/news-issues/converting-buck-oneil-bridge-to-linear-park-top-priority-for-city-officials/
PLUS other headlines
Don't forget to vote for the 2021 Bridgehunter Awards. Voting Ends on January 21st at 12:00pm (Central Time), 7:00pm (Berlin Time). Winners will be announced on January 22 in the podcast
This category features literature, documentary and other forms of media that has to do with bridges. The candidates in the running include:
Hairpin Bridge: Novel by Taylor Adama
Bridge of Souls: Novel by Victoria Schwab
The Little Red Light House and the Big Grey Bridge: Book by H.H. Swift and Lynd Ward
700 Feet Down: Documentary on Galloping Gertie
Bostian Bridge Tragedy of 1891- a Documentary
Brooklyn Bridge History Podcast and Book (Greg Jackson and David McCullough)
Bridge Across the Ocean by Jack Rochester
A Rip in Heaven by Jeanne Cummings
Based on the T.R.U.S.S. Awards created by James Baughn for bridgehunter.com, this was reincarnated into this year's awards. The criteria of the awards is the same as what Mr. Baughn did for his awards- focusing on historic unique structures that are endangered. The following candidates are in the running:
Jefferson Highway Bridge in Okay, Oklahoma
Route 66 Gasconade Bridge in Missouri
Bismarck-Mandan Railroad Bridge in North Dakota
Cascade Bridge in Burlington, Iowa
Victorian-Era Railroad Bridges in England
Nipawin Bridge in Canada
Arkwright Bridge in Rhode Island
Birchenough Bridge in Zimbabwe, Africa
Alexandra Bridge in Ottawa, Canada
W-Avenue Truss Bridge in Tama, Iowa
Old Highway 5 Bridge in Daviess County, Missouri
The Historic Bridges of Keeseville, New York
Sheepford Road Bridge in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Bolivia Road Bridge in Sangamon County, Illinois
This is a summary of the candidates that are in the 2021 Bridgehunter Awards in the category: Best Example of a Restored Historic Bridges
The candidates in the running include:
Riverside Bridge in Ozark, MO
Rochester Bridge in England
Kashkan Bridge in Lorestan, Iran
Munksbrücke in Dagebüll, Germany
Waterloo Truss Bridge in Virginia
Swiningdon Turn Bridge in Scotland
Berwick Arch Bridge in England
Bridge Street Bridge in California
South Smith Road Bridge in Wisconsin
This is our last podcast for the year. Here are the headlines:
Two Bigfork Historic Bridges to be Replaced:
https://flatheadbeacon.com/2021/12/13/two-bigfork-bridges-to-be-replaced/
Union Pacific seeks Demolition of St. Paul Lift Bridge
https://www.minnpost.com/cityscape/2021/12/downtown-st-paul-is-likely-going-to-lose-its-historic-railroad-lift-bridge/
Tintern Waterworks Bridge to be Replaced:
https://www.freepressseries.co.uk/news/19781225.tintern-bridge-sex-education-fame-close-next-year/
https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=unitedkingdom/tinternparvabridge/
Arson Suspected at Ottumwa-Wabash Pedestrian Bridge
https://ottumwapost.com/fire-causes-significant-damage-to-wabash-pedestrian-bridge-p3519-188.htm
Elsenbrücke in Berlin to be demolished earlier than expected
https://www.rbb24.de/panorama/beitrag/2021/12/berlin-verkehr-elsenbruecke-pkw-wieder-frei.html
Oldest Railroad Bridge in the World Honored with Grade I Listing
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/19783746.darlington-skernes-railway-bridge-given-grade-listing/
Headlines:
Historic Green Bridge in Waverly, Iowa Demolished
Supply Chain Issues Delays Re-Erection of Watts Mill Bridge in Pennsylvania
Roche de Boeuf Bridge in Ohio to be Demolished
One Billion Dollars Sought for Mount Hope Bridge
New Podcast Showcasing Lifetime Achievement Category of the 2021 Bridgehunter Awards
Don't forget to vote for the 2021 Awards. Ballot and information are enclosed here.
This is a summary of the candidates that are in the running for the 2021 Bridgehunter Awards. There are eight candidates which include:
Kate Castle
Kitty Henderson
Arlyne Reichert
Allan King Sloan
Kris Dyer
Lisa Schoch
Lynn and Judy Jackson
Vernon Mesler
More detailed information on their achievements and websites can be found by clicking on their names and you will be led to their respective webpages. The ballot where you can cast your vote can be found here.
Headlines:
New I-74 Bridge in the Quad Cities opens to traffic
Police looking for those responsible for spraypainting historic bridge in Berkenthin, Schleswig-Holstein
Historic Lewes Bridge in Delaware on the Move
Last Swing Bridge in Georgia (Houlihan Bridge)
Amtrak to spend billions upgrading its line including the historic bridge in Albany
2021 Bridgehunter Awards Voting is underway. To participate, click here and you'll be led to the first of three ballots. Good luck with the votes.
Headlines:
Future of Historic Bridge in Elora, Ontario, Canada
Vandalism on the Richardsville Bridge near Bowling Green
10th Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis Reopens
Historic Bridge in Wales Washed Away
New Home for Historic Bridge in New YOrk
Headlines:
Joe Biden Signs Infrastructure Bill
Historic Cölve Bridge in Duisburg Removed
Historic Wilhelmshaven Swing Bridge Undergoes Repairs
Grand Opening of new I-74 Bridge in Quad Cities
Push to Bring Back Tappen Zee Bridge Name after Andrew Cuomo Resigned
Market Street Bridge in Harrisburg to be Rehabbed
Lake Street Underpass in Cleveland Receives Historic Landmark
Update on Bridgehunter Award Nominations
Special Announcement from BHC re. Covid-19
Headlines:
Milford Suspension Bridge Formally Listed on the National Register
Link: https://www.cabinet.com/news/cabinet-news/2021/11/04/historic-milford-bridge-former-greenville-textile-mill-named-to-the-state-register-of-historic-places/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/nh/hillsborough/milford-swing/
Assets from Defunct Cleveland Bridge Company Auctioned
Link: https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/19705222.prices-darlingtons-cleveland-bridge-assets-ahead-auction/
Information on the Bridge Company History (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Bridge_%26_Engineering_Company
Historic Bridge in North Dakota has a new home
Link: https://www.thedickinsonpress.com/sports/recreation/7275841-Stark-County-Fairgrounds-adopts-historic-bridge
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/nd/stark/45123030/
Historic Laves Bridge in Schleswig-Holstein Being Restored
Link: https://www.ndr.de/kultur/kunst/schleswig-holstein/Historische-Laves-Bruecke-wird-in-Preetz-restauriert,salzau164.html
Information about the Bridge Builder: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georg_Ludwig_Friedrich_Laves
Victoria Swing Bridge to be Restored
Link: https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/mystery-edinburgh-backer-funds-restoration-22076324
Headlines:
Police look for arsonists responsible for destroying Waggoner Mill Covered Bridge in Pennsylvania
Flooding destroys two historic bridges in Scotland
Prince Alfred Viaduct in Australia coming down
Petition calls for Blackfriars Street Bridge in Canada to be a bike and ped only crossing
Plus:
Four Historic Bridges Being Rehabilitated:
Hubbrücke in Lübeck, Germany
Whorlton Suspension Bridge in England
Wurts Street Suspension Bridge in Kingston, New York
12-Mile Creek Bridge in Mary Ingalls Highway in Kentucky
Headlines:
Days of Gundagai Viaduct Numbered- Demolition Expected in November
Green Bridge in Waverly, Iowa to be Removed
Historic Hardwick Bridge in Colorado to get a Facelift
Historic Bonner Bridge Pier in North Carolina open to the Public
Colve Truss Bridge in Germany to be Torn Down Earlier than Planned
Building a Bridge using a Recycled Building
Pooh Bear’s Wooden Bridge Auctioned
Headlines:
Historic Marlow Suspension Bridge in England to undergo Full-Scale Rehabilitation
Mar Lodge Estate Bridge in Scotland Dismantled and undergoing Extensive Repairs
College Dr. Truss Bridge in Bowling Green, KY to get a Rehab after receiving grants
New Bowstring Arch Bridge in Canada
Fire nearly destroys Iron Bridge in Rome
Pedestrian Cantilever Bridge in Springfield to be Rehabbed
Parke County Covered Bridge Festival underway (Oct. 8- Oct. 17)
Entries being taken for 10th Annual Bridgehunter Awards
James Baughn Memorial Bridgehunting Tour extended to Cotober 31
The BHC apologizes for the inconvenience of having headlines the last two weeks due to technical issues which delayed releasing last week's podcast.
Headlines:
Major Crossing in Hagen Reopens Two Months after Apocalyptical Floods in western Germany
https://www.volksstimme.de/panorama/eil-neubau-nach-flut-brucke-in-hagen-wieder-befahrbar-3244661
Historic Hwy. 30 Bridge in Iowa to be Replaced
https://www.thegazette.com/news/highway-30-eastbound-bridge-over-cedar-river-to-be-replaced-in-2022/
Longest Stone Arch Bridge in Turkey to be Restored
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/worlds-longest-stone-bridge-taken-under-restoration-168039
Historic Leith Bridge in Scotland to be Rehabilitated
https://www.worldhighways.com/wh9/news/leith-historic-bridge-repairs-planned
Historic Marsh Arch Bridge in Maine to be Demolished and Replaced
http://bridgehunter.com/me/hancock/5038/
Battle over the Future of the Frank J Wood Memorial Bridge (a.k.a. Green Bridge) goes to Circuit Court
https://bowdoinorient.com/2021/09/24/battle-over-future-of-frank-j-wood-bridge-heads-to-first-circuit-court/
Monument Commemorating the Wrongful Death of an Innocent Man on the Walnut Street Bridge Unveiled
https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2021/sep/15/artists-johnson-project/554233/
Plus: A Bonus Feature available in BHC Newsflyer.
Headlines:
Merchants Bridge in St. Louis being Replaced- First of three through truss spans already removed to make way for new span
Buck O'Neil Bridge in Kansas City to be Replaced- Buildings being demolished for new span
Wheeling Suspension Bridge to be Rehabbed after two-year closure
Arsonists sought after fire at Red Bridge in British Columbia- Bridge suffered minor damage
Beaver Creek Arch Bridge in South Dakota being Rehabbed- Reopening October 12
Rochester Bridge in England up for Two International Awards
Bridge in Great Falls, MT renamed after Arlyn Reichert- Listen to find out why
Saying Farewell to J.R. Manning and Dr. James Cooper- A Look Back at their Works (link to obituary here)
Not Mentioned except in Newsflyer article:
James Baughn Memorial Bridgehunting Tour extended to October 31st
Sunday Tribute to JR Manning and Dr. James Cooper
Headlines:
Historic Bridge in Australia to be rehabbed and converted into a double-decker bridge
Link: https://www.forbesadvocate.com.au/story/7360811/inland-rail-plans-complete-historic-bridge-stays-but-no-highway-crossing-upgrades-for-forbes/
Stillwater Lift Bridge and Loop Trail to have Grand Opening
Link: https://www.stcroix360.com/2021/07/stillwater-sets-date-to-celebrate-opening-of-lift-bridge-and-loop-trail/
Historic Bridge in Hope, BC, Canada to be Rehabilitated
Link: https://www.hopestandard.com/community/preliminary-restoration-work-begins-on-historic-bridge-in-spuzzum-first-nations-traditional-territory/
Historic Bridge in Darlington, England in Dire Need of Repairs
Link: https://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/19491970.historic-darlington-bridge-need-repair-works/
Historic Bridge in Hagen, Damaged by Floods, Threatened with Collapse
https://www.wp.de/staedte/hagen/historische-bruecke-in-hagen-dahl-ist-einsturzgefaehrdet-id232981339.html
High Bridge in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to receive much-needed repairs
https://www.weau.com/2021/07/13/high-bridge-repairs-unanimously-approved-by-eau-claire-city-council/
New Bridge Boys Podcast
https://bridgeboyspod.com/
Plus: BHC’s Top Five Summer Bridgehunting Trips
Headlines:
Fire Destroys Covered Bridge in Aroostook County, Maine
Article: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2021/07/21/covered-bridge-in-maine-destroyed-by-arson/
Historic Eden Bridge in Minnesota has a new home
Link: https://www.nujournal.com/opinion/2021/07/29/one-countys-junk/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/mn/brown/2110/
Bishop Bridge in Pennsylvania Closes- Future as a Pedestrian Bridge Open
Article: https://www.pennlive.com/news/2021/07/bridge-connecting-central-pa-counties-permanently-closes-after-123-years.html
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/pa/cumberland/217104061238090/
Boris Johnson Halts Bridge Removal/In-Fill Project
Articles: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9841159/Bridge-block-victory-Boris-Johnson-intervenes-stop-dozens-Victorian-bridges-filled-in.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
And: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9755183/Government-agency-burying-historic-bridges-concrete-right-country.html
Rockslide Destroys Bridge in India, Kills 9
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87qpcKFx2_I
https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/climate/india-rockslide-deadly-footage-v2f6720b2
World’s first 3D concrete bridge in Venice
Link: https://newatlas.com/3d-printing/worlds-first-3d-printed-concrete-bridge-eth-zaha-hadid/
Headlines:
Flooding in Germany as well as parts of Europe causes widespread destruction
Five Bridges in England Listed as Structurally Critical
Truck-Bridge Collision Destroys Railroad Bridge in Leipzig
Truck-Bridge Collision Dislodges Bridge in Atlanta
Zschopau River Crossing near Flöha (Saxony), Germany coming down.
Historic Hertford “S” Bridge Moved to Make Way for it Replacement.
Ratkotzbrücke in eastern Saxony Reopens After Rehabilitation
Göltzschtal Viaduct in western Saxony in the Running for World Heritage Site
Headlines:
Historic Gründelpark Bridge to be extensively rehabilitated
Link: https://www.freiepresse.de/zwickau/glauchau/laerchenholz-fuer-bruecke-im-glauchauer-gruendelpark-artikel11582325
Roche de Beouf Bridge in Ohio Auctioned Off
Link: https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2021/06/30/Going-once-going-twice-sold-woman-buys-decrepit-historic-bridge-at-ODOT-auction/stories/20210630104
Historic Middelham Bridge in England to be Rehabbed
Link: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/essential-maintenance-work-to-be-carried-out-on-historic-bridge-with-links-to-richard-iii-in-north-yorkshire-3289780
Bridge Info: https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/19406554.middleham-bridge-shut-three-day-repair-work/
Historic Pony Truss Bridge and Trail in Massachusetts Reopened after a Year’s Delay
Link: https://patch.com/massachusetts/newton/newtons-historic-pony-truss-trail-reopens-ribbon-cutting
Westport Covered Bridge Damaged in Recent Storms
Link: http://www.therepublic.com/2021/06/27/westport_covered_bridge_damaged_during_flash_flood/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/in/decatur/westport-covered/
Bowstring Arch Bridge dating back to World War II dismantled and awaiting new home
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/ia/crawford/130550/
Alte Brücke in Saarbrücken to be Restored
Link: https://www.sr.de/sr/home/nachrichten/politik_wirtschaft/alte_bruecke_soll_saniert_werden_100.html
Bridge Info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alte_Br%C3%BCcke_(Saarbr%C3%BCcken)
Plus a reminder of the Memorial Bridgehunting Tour Honoring James Baughn in August. Link: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2021/06/08/memorial-bridge-photo-tour-for-james-baughn/
Headlines:
Railroad Bridge over the Elbe in Barby (near Magdeburg), Germany to be Reactivated
Bigfork Bridge in Montana to be Replaced
Bridge in Kassel Renamed the Walther Lübcke Memorial Bridge
Nipawin Bridge in Canada Closes to Vehicular Traffic
400-year old Berwick (England) Bridge Opens to Traffic
Efforts Underway to Save the Historic Arwright Bridge in Rhode Island
Webinar on Welding on June 30th
Headlines:
Three Covered Bridges Listed on the National Register
Link: https://www.journalreview.com/stories/trio-of-fc-bridges-named-to-national-register,158302
Truss Bridge Reopens after Truck Accident. Estimates for Repairs still pending
Link: https://buckrail.com/astoria-bridge-damage-still-needs-further-analysis-for-repairs-2/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/wy/teton/hoback/
Müngsten Viaduct in Germany one step closer to UNESCO Listing
Link: https://www.rtl.de/cms/jury-empfiehlt-nominierung-von-muengstener-bruecke-4775733.html
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%BCngsten_Bridge
Rebuilt Plaka Bridge in Greece receives European Prize
Link: https://greekcitytimes.com/2021/05/26/plaka-bridge-european-award/
Information on the bridge rebuild: Plaka Bridge in Greece Restored
Historic Suspension Bridge in Scotland Closed for Safety Reasons- Repairs Expected
Link: https://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/iconic-highland-bridge-closed-on-health-and-safety-grounds-241649/
Info on the bridge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greig_Street_Bridge
Historic Railroad Viaduct in Tulsa being demolished despite opposition
Bridge Info:http://bridgehunter.com/ok/tulsa/bh37704/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TulsaPedestrianBridge
Historic Viaduct in Ohio on the Market
Link: https://www.13abc.com/2021/06/08/need-bridge-you-could-get-this-one-over-maumee-river-just-100/
New Covered Bridge in eastern Thuringia
Link: https://www.abg-net.de/aktuelles/nachrichten/datum/2021/06/09/franz-bartzsch-bruecke-in-schmoelln-eingeweiht/
Information on Franz Bartzsch: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Bartzsch
Headlines:
Arson at a railroad viaduct in Ontario
Three historic through truss bridges in Indiana, Iowa and Missouri coming down- details on each bridge in this podcast
Historic Bridge in Livingston Co., MO on the market
Memorial Bridge Photo Tour honoring the Late James Baughn
S-Bridge Tour along National Road in Ohio
Links found in the Newsflyer article.
Headlines:
Twin Bridges Road Bridge and nearby in Montana Demolished: Link and Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/mt/stillwater/L4811500008001/
Partial Demolition of Historic Gundagai Bridge in Australia: Link: https://www.drive.com.au/news/historic-gundagai-bridge-partially-demolished-report/
Unannounced Removal of Historic Arch Bridge in Ireland: Link: https://www.echo.ie/news/article/anger-as-200-year-old-bridge-is-dismantled-by-developers
West Virginia Delayed and Shortened: : https://www.theintelligencer.net/news/community/2021/06/elm-grove-businesses-breathe-a-sigh-of-relief-after-bridge-closure-delayed/
Rehabilitation of two Delaware Valley Bridges in Progress: Link: https://riverreporter.com/stories/bridging-the-river,44776
Two Historic Bridges in North Dakota on the Market: Link: https://www.grandforksherald.com/community/legal-notices/7054943-TWO-HISTORIC-BRIDGES-AVAILABLE-FOR-ADOPTION-GRAND-FORKS-COUNTY-ND-Grand-Forks-County-in-cooperation-with-the-North-Dakota-Department-of-Transportation-and-Federal-Highway-Administration-is-proposing-structure-replacements-along-32nd-Street-Nort
Historic Bridge in Pennsylvania being spared Demolition by Being Listed on the Register: Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/pa/york/667208096832570/
Memorial Service for James Baughn
Headlines:
Pruitt Bridge in Arkansas Coming Down
Link: http://bridgehunter.com/ar/newton/pruitt/
Article: https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2021/may/23/buffalo-river-span-among-last-of-kind/
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South Quay Road Bridge in Virginia Being Replaced
Link: http://bridgehunter.com/va/southampton/17755/
Article: https://www.virginiadot.org/projects/hamptonroads/south_quay_bridge.asp
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Europabrücke in Rendsburg to be Replaced
Click here to read.
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Arch Bridge in Corning, NY Turns 100
Article: https://www.weny.com/story/43962024/a-centennial-birthday-celebration-for-historic-centerway-bridge
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/ny/steuben/centerway-arch/
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Expressway Bridge in Arkansas Now on the NRHP
Article: https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2021/may/27/2-jefferson-county-sites-put-on-historic-registry/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/ar/jefferson/bh62570/
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Vertical Lift Bridge in Plaue (MV) almost finished with Rehabilitation
Link with Video: https://www.ndr.de/fernsehen/sendungen/nordmagazin/Letzte-Reparaturarbeiten-an-der-Plauer-Hubbruecke,nordmagazin85032.html (!: News in German)
Bridge Info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plauer_Hubbr%C3%BCcke (!: Info in German)
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Plus (click on the heading and it will take you directly to the site):
Online Forum on Lansing Bridge (via bridgehunter.com)
125th Anniversary of Bridge Disaster in Victoria, BC, Canada
150th Anniversary of the Demolition of the First Bridge in Brisbane, Australia
Headlines:
Bridge Inspector for the DeSoto Bridge in Memphis fired; Charges expected
Bridge collapse during construction in Hannover, Germany, one dead
Coalition formed to save the Alexandra Bridge in Ottawa, Canada
German tanker destroys historic canal bridge in Groningen, the Netherlands
Historic Olmsted Truss Bridge in Brookline, Massachusetts to be restored
Cross Creek Bridge (a.k.a Fuzzy Bridge) in Rossville, Kansas Removed
$1 million grant for Cascade Bridge repairs
Birthday Wishes to the Chemnitz Free Press!
Headlines in this Podcast:
Major crack forces closure of the Hernando DeSoto Bridge in Memphis
The new Kazungula Bridge in Africa opens to traffic
Major rehabilitation and clean-up at the Tipu Khan Bridge in India
Historic Pattonbrücke in Luxembourg to be demolished after new bridge opens to traffic
Historic Bridge in Limbach (Rhineland-Palatinate) to be restored using local funds
Historic Wehrdol Viaduct in North Rhine-Westphalia in a town in danger due to neglect and alterations to preservation laws
Historic Oxfordshire Bridge in Horspath, England to be restored after public outcry
Historic Peddie Lake Bridge replacement in NJ being met with a wall of opposition
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Headlines:
Railroad Bridge in Mexico City Collapses- Many Casualties
Historic Sartell (MN) Bridge to Become a Bikr Trail Crossing
Historic Bismarck-Mandan Railroad May Be Doomed after Failed PPP
Mt. Carbon Bowstring Truss Bridge to be Relocated after nearly a Century unused.
Removal of 100+ Victorian-era bridges and Tunnels in England Blocked over Hertitage Concerns
Historic Bridge in Delta County, CO to be Given Away- Any Takers?
Historic Smith Crossing to be Rehabilitated
Bridgehunter.com has New Owner.
Headlines:
Henry Bridge in Winneshiek County to be Replaced
Link: http://bridgehunter.com/ia/winneshiek/henry/
Dennison Railroad Bridge to be Replaced; Bridge to be Given Away
Link1: http://bridgehunter.com/ia/crawford/bh49591/(Includes information on the Give-away plus contact details)
Link2: https://www.rtands.com/track-structure/historic-rail-bridge-in-iowa-will-be-difficult-to-move-but-county-is-hoping-there-is-a-taker/
Jolly Mill Truss Bridge Collapses Because of Fallen Tree
Link1: http://bridgehunter.com/mo/newton/jolly-mill-park/
Link2: https://www.paintsquare.com/news/?fuseaction=view&id=23647
Yellow Creek Park Bridge Reopens After Much-Needed Facelift
Link1: http://bridgehunter.com/ky/daviess/yellow-creek-park/
Link2: https://www.14news.com/2021/04/22/historic-bridge-planned-reopen-yellow-creek-park/
Historic Bridge in Otley To Get a Facelift for its 800th Birthday
Link: https://www.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk/news/19231499.800th-birthday-present-historic-otley-bridge/
Historic Iron Bridge in New Zealand to be Replaced on New Alignment- Old Structure to be a Trail Crossing
Link1: https://www.engineeringnz.org/programmes/heritage/heritage-records/beaumont-bridge-clutha-river/
Link2: https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/funding-place-long-awaited-bridge
Renaming of House Bridge in Bad Kreuznach, Germany
Link1: https://www.rhein-zeitung.de/region/aus-den-lokalredaktionen/oeffentlicher-anzeiger_artikel,-kreuznacher-linke-fordern-alte-nahebruecke-soll-umbenannt-werden-_arid,2249940.html
Link2: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alte_Nahebr%C3%BCcke_(Bad_Kreuznach)
A Tribute to Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II in Bridge Pictures
Tributes (via Flensburg Files April 9-13): Start: https://flensburgerfiles.wordpress.com/2021/04/09/prince-philip-duke-of-edinburgh-dies-at-99-variety/ End point: https://flensburgerfiles.wordpress.com/2021/04/13/prince-philip-and-humor/
Prince Philip died on April 9th not April 3rd.
Headlines:
Bateman’s Bay Bridge in Australia to Be Replaced; Historic Structure to be Removed
https://aboutregional.com.au/community-walk-to-mark-bays-historic-bridge-opening/
https://aboutregional.com.au/bidding-farewell-to-the-old-bay-bridge-and-its-operators-as-new-structure-soars/
Gartang Gali Bridge in Nelong Valley India to Reopen after being closed for 60 years
https://m.timesofindia.com/city/dehradun/gartang-gali-150-yr-old-wooden-skywalk-bridge-in-nelong-valley-to-be-open-for-tourists-soon/amp_articleshow/81675910.cms
Rogers Street Bridge in Texas to Get New Lighting
https://eu.waxahachietx.com/story/news/2021/03/19/waxahachie-historic-rogers-street-bridge-receives-new-lights/4762004001/
New key railroad crossing in Flensburg, Germany
https://bahnblogstelle.net/2021/02/19/deutsche-bahn-erneuert-eisenbahnbruecke-bei-flensburg/
https://www.shz.de/lokales/flensburger-tageblatt/280-tonnen-am-haken-neue-bruecke-ueber-der-b200-ist-montiert-id31680577.html
Replica Bridge at Rogers Road in Georgia Expected
http://bridgehunter.com/ga/fulton/rogers/
Burnt Mill Bridge in Tennessee Washed Away by Floods
http://bridgehunter.com/tn/scott/760A2760001/
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Headlines:
Three major bridge construction projects underway in Mombasa, Kenya
Historic bridge in Hatay, Turkey to be rehabilitated
Historic Cantilever Truss Bridge in Utica, Illinois Imploded
Historic Bridge Street Bridge in Arroyo Secco, California Restored and Reopened
Historic Winnington Swing Bridge Awarded Engineering Prize for Restoration
Historic Toler Bridge in Kentucky to be Relocated to a Park
And a bridge engineering achievement at the Chenab Viaduct in Kashmir.
Headlines:
Mt. Zion Covered Bridge Destroyed by Arson
Future of Broadway Bridge in Frankfort in Doubt
New Ownership of Island and Rare Trusedell Truss Bridge
Two 16th Century Bridges in Yorkshire Dales Restored
Bleicher Hag Bridge in Ulm, Germany Demolished
2020 German Bridge Builder Prize Awarded
Cobban Bridge in Wisconsin Doomed due to Failed Relocation Proposal
Headlines:
Waterloo Bridge in Virginia Restored and Reopened to Traffic
Fair Lawn Bridge in Patterson, NJ closes for replacement
Suspension Bridge over the Yakima River near Ellensburg, WA to close for restoration
Battle to save Boxted Bridge near Essex (UK)
Replica of Historic Bridge at Shrub Hill Station in Worcester (UK) Constructed and Ready for Reinstallment
Close call for Singing Bridge in Frankfort, Kentucky
Professor and Author of Bridges of Quad Cities dead at 79
Tribute to Mouse TV in Cologne, Germany (German: Sendung mit der Maus)
Headlines
Seven historic bridges over Erie Canal Restored
Debate over historic Victorian-era bridge in Oxford
Red Cliff (Colorado) and G Fox (CT) Bridges declared endangered
Truck-eating bridge incidents in Dresden and Hamburg
Railroad Bridge in Poland (controversial Mission Impossible) has a new owner
Restoration of combined covered and iron bridge in Switzerland
Fundraising started for Jenkins Bridge in Barry Co., MO
Future in doubt for Gasconade Bridge in LeClede Co., MO
Headlines in this Podcast:
900-year old bridge in Cambodia to be Restored
Hilliard Road Viaduct in Cleveland to be Replaced. Question is how?
Sculcoates Swing Bridge in Hull, England to be extensively rehabilitated.
Chalanchulan Bridge near Tehran, Iran restored after flood damage
Bagnell Dam Bridge in MIssouri to be restored in-kind
Repairs on the Port Britannia Bridge in Wales
ASCE Bridge Photo Contest
Update: Rebuilding the River Road CB near Troy, Vermont
Headlines:
Judge rules for Replacement of Frank J. Wood Bridge in Maine
Historic Bridge in Redwood Valley, Minnesota to be Removed
Fire Destroys Covered Bridge in Vermont
Arson at Covered Bridge near Bloomfield, Indiana
Truck Damage at Covered Bridge in Long Grove, Ilinois
Update on the Restoration of the Waco Suspension Bridge
Headlines:
Kern Bowstring Arch Bridge Stays Home in Mankato: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2021/01/28/kern-bridge-stays-home-in-mankato/
Last Historic Truss Bridge along Elbe-Lübeck Canal to be Replaced: https://www.abendblatt.de/region/kreis-lauenburg/lauenburg/article231437903/Abschied-von-der-Bruecke-zwischen-Buchhorst-und-Lanze.html ; Information on the Elbe-Lübeck Canal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elbe%E2%80%93L%C3%BCbeck_Canal
Elstertal Viaduct to be rehabilitated: https://www.tag24.de/chemnitz/zum-170-jahrestag-deutsche-bahn-macht-elstertal-bruecke-fit-fuer-die-zukunft-1818285 ; Information on the Elstertal Viaduct: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elster_Viaduct
Roebling Suspension Bridge in Cincinnati also to get a makeover: Article: https://www.citybeat.com/news/blog/21148442/roebling-suspension-bridge-to-close-for-ninemonth-restoration-project; Information on the bridge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_A._Roebling_Suspension_Bridge
Future of Historic Paringa Bridge in the Air: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-17/riverland-councils-split-over-alternate-river-crossing/13061418
Mangaweka Bridge has New Owner and Trust: https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/300216846/mangaweka-bridge-thrown-lifeline-with-new-trust
Petition to Save Historic Railroad Bridge in Bismarck, North Dakota: Link: https://www.friendsoftherailbridge.org/
Headlines:
- Oldest swing bridge in Germany to get a thorough faceliftArticle on the Rehabilitation: https://www.norderlesen.de/Leben/Aelteste-Bruecke-der-Stadt-wird-saniert-54236.html
Information on the Swing Bridge: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drehbr%C3%BCcke_%C3%BCber_den_Geestem%C3%BCnder_Hauptkanal * Schierstein Viaduct between Mainz and Wiesbaden nearing CompletionArticle on the Installment of Last Segment: https://www.verkehrsrundschau.de/nachrichten/schiersteiner-bruecke-soll-letztes-teilstueck-bekommen-2833607.html
Information on the History of the Viaduct: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schiersteiner_Br%C3%BCcke * Covered Bridge in Indiana to be Rebuilt at a New LocationArticle: https://amp.indystar.com/amp/1431710001
Information on the Bridge: http://bridgehunter.com/in/jackson/bell-ford/ * Historic Newport Transporter Bridge to be Restored after receiving GrantArticle: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/wales/major-funding-boost-for-iconic-transporter-bridge
Information on the bridge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newport_Transporter_Bridge * Bridge and Conveyor Belt in Ashtabula, Ohio on the demolition blockArticle: https://www.starbeacon.com/news/local_news/city-hopes-to-save-historic-coal-conveyor-in-ashtabula-harbor/article_4d1ed900-4382-5b87-870c-074ba561bf6c.html * Public Meeting to discuss future of two historic bridges in Shannon County, MissouriInformation on the Bridges, Project and Virtual Conference: https://www.ozarkradionews.com/local-news/modot-plans-virtual-public-meeting-to-discuss-round-spring-bridges-in-shannon-county?fbclid=IwAR02z5H5oI7AijFqAzX9afkFQsW08pO9R8bA15w9D6sL8nuQazk33qpWXDA * Remembering Richard M. Simpson III Indiana Transportation HistoryObituary: http://www.freemanffh.com/?page=our-visitations&id=49A0F372-E210-ADB7-A040B1B67F15A974&fbclid=IwAR0HRX2ab_LXHh2lHiD22BiokvEb0pO76m5Zrh7pQPbGgD9szhASLTiR0_s
Tribute by Jim Grey: https://blog.jimgrey.net/2021/01/25/remembering-richard-m-simpson/ * Endangered TRUSS Article: Jefferson Highway Bridge in Okay, OK (Click here to read)
Commentary and Analysis of the 2020 Bridgehunter Awards and Author's Choice Awards
New Categories for the 2021 Bridgehunter Awards
Special Word from the Author of BHC
Headlines:
Workin Bridges in Iowa to Close Down
Virginia's Historic Bridges on the Endangered List
Pursuit to Rename a Historic Bridge in Alabama
Historic Bridge in Kentucky in Danger of Collapse
Two Discoveries of Historic Bridge in Germany
Plus:
Short stories and
Addressing the Death of George Floyd
Stories in this podcast:
Hamburg Bridge Projects 2020
The Bridges of Hamburg (blog): https://hamburgsbruecken.wordpress.com/
Kattwyk Lift Bridge
Article: https://www.elbe-wochenblatt.de/2020/04/30/kattwyk-neue-bruecke-ueber-die-suederelbe-auch-fuer-personenverkehr-nutzen/
Bridge info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kattwykbr%C3%BCcke
The Bridge at Pulvermühle
Article: https://www.abendblatt.de/hamburg/article229099379/Lokstedt-100-Jahre-alte-Bruecke-wird-erneuert.html
Cäcilienbrücke in Oldenburg (Lower Saxony) To Come Down
Article: https://www.bild.de/regional/bremen/bremen-aktuell/90-jahre-altes-wahrzeichen-sanierung-der-caecilienbruecke-startet-63270986.bild.html
Bridge Info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C3%A4cilienbr%C3%BCcke
New Design Unveiled for Northern Avenue Bridge
Northern Avenue Bridge Project: https://www.northernavebridgebos.com/
Article: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/05/07/business/city-unveils-new-northern-ave-bridge-design-hopes-begin-work-next-year/
Bridge Info: https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=massachusetts/northern/
Labor Day Walk at Mackinac Bridge Cancelled because of Covid-19
Article: https://www.mackinacbridge.org/events/walk/
Flower Theft at Bridge of Flowers
Article: https://www.recorder.com/Bridge-of-flowers-suspects-being-charged-34313478?fbclid=IwAR23UTZObkGqA59XYZshi_vZP-RiGS0vaAhaMpc1i44O8UuVH_pmrG5IHlg
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridge_of_Flowers_(bridge)
Jefferson Davis Bridge to be Restored
Article: https://www.ajc.com/news/historic-augusta-bridge-will-close-this-week-for-pedestrian-conversion/jngjMHjZdQAsZKtmbhGl7N/?fbclid=IwAR0k3X1xkOwYHtMs5y6hl5MOMa0u47u57OO8U8OvuZn1V2g6zooqvE0RPbQ
Bridge Info: https://bridgehunter.com/ga/richmond/bh38525/
Stories in this Podcast:
Wartime Bridge Stories to Commemorate the Bridges that Played a Key Role in World War II
Article: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2020/05/04/wartime-bridges-stories-of-bridges-and-their-roles-in-world-war-ii-now-being-collected-for-series/
Page: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/historic-bridges-in-the-news/
World War II Articles Via Flensburg Files (May 7th 2020 on): https://flensburgerfiles.wordpress.com/2020/05/07/wartime-bridge-story-nr-1-the-tangermunde-crossing/ !: Page turner at the end of each article. Some links will take you to stories detailed.
Sulfur Fork Bridge nominated for the National Register
Article: https://clarksvillenow.com/local/port-royals-sulfur-fork-bridge-nominated-for-national-register-of-historic-places/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/tn/montgomery/sulfur-fork/
Information on the Tobacco Wars: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Patch_Tobacco_Wars
Bynum Bridge Listed on the National Register
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/nc/chatham/bynum/
Grant to fix covered bridge in Tennessee
Article: https://wcyb.com/news/local/elizabethton-awarded-800000-grant-to-repair-covered-bridge
Bridge Info: https://bridgehunter.com/tn/carter/bh36947/
Kindee Bridge to be Repaired
Article: https://www.portnews.com.au/story/6748623/historic-suspension-bridge-at-kindee-undergoes-repairs/
Project Website: https://www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au/About-Us/What-Were-Up-To/Whats-Happening-Now/Wauchope-Hinterland-Projects/Kindee-Bridge
Suicide Attempts Ends in Soft Landing
Article: https://www.broadstreetbeacon.com/man-falls-off-forest-hill-bridge-after-accidentally-shooting-himself-while-on-heroin/?#
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/ca/placer/auburn-forest-hill/
News Stories:
Lyme-East Thetford Bridge Listed on the National Register
Article: https://www.vnews.com/Lyme-East-Thetford-bridge-added-to-National-Register-of-Historic-Places-34053051
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/nh/grafton/15700530011200/
New Squbb Zig Zag Bridge in Brooklyn: https://ny.curbed.com/2020/4/28/21240112/brooklyn-bridge-park-squibb-bridge-reopen
9th Street Bridge in Boise to Receive New Decking
Article: https://boisedev.com/news/2020/04/27/ninth-street-bridge/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/id/ada/old-ninth-street/
Rezner Bowstring Arch Bridge to get a make-over
Article: https://www.vindy.com/news/local-news/2020/04/historic-poland-bridge-to-get-200000-facelift-this-autumn/
Bridge info (including biography on William Rezner): https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=ohio/poland/
Historic Prestolee Bridge Restored and Reopened
Article: https://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/18390668.packhorse-bridge-prestolee-restored-former-glory/
Info on Packhorse Bridge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packhorse_bridge
Info on Prestolee Bridge: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1162287
Historic Iron Bridge in the Bavarian Alps to be Replaced
Article: https://www.br.de/nachrichten/bayern/neue-bruecke-in-der-hoellentalklamm-auf-dem-weg-zur-zugspitze,Rwh0o1A
New Bridge Builder Sought for Leverkusen Bridge after Defective Bridge Parts Imported from China
Article: https://www.ksta.de/region/leverkusen/stadt-leverkusen/leverkusener-bruecke-minderwertiger-stahl-aus-china-beschaeftigt-landtag-36623982
Bridge Info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rheinbr%C3%BCcke_Leverkusen
Plus: New Stories on Phantom Bridges being Collected in Connection with the BHC's 10th anniversary special.
NOTE: Does not include the short headlines of other bridges that are mentioned in the podcast
This podcast looks at the cancellation of bridge festivals (Brückenfest) in Germany. They include:
Krämerbrücke Fest in Erfurt
Horde Bridge Festival in Dortmund
Nuremberg Bridge Festival at the Theodor-Heuss Bridge
Alte Brückefest in Heidelberg
Covered Bridge Festival in Elizabethon, Tennessee
Crawfish Fest in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Links with additional information available through the BHC Newsflyer page on the Bridgehunter's Chronicles wordpress page.
Headlines:
Kern Bowstring Arch Bridge Has (Possible) New Home in Fergus Falls
3rd Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis to be Rehabilitated
Kassberg Bridge in Chemnitz Reopens After 2-year Restoration
Historic Bridge in Halsbrücke to be Removed
Amrutanjan Viaduct in India Imploded
Team Selected for Champlain Bridge Removal in Montreal
Work Commences to Finish Sixaola Bridge Project
Art Competition for Arthur A. Smith Covered Bridge
Headlines:
Railroad Bridge north of Basel (Switzerland) Collapses- One Dead
Information on the incident: https://www.brueckenweb.de/2content/datenbank/bruecken/3brueckenblatt.php?bas=97327
Century Old Bridge in Italy Collapses- Minor Casualties
Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52213898
Bridge info: https://www.brueckenweb.de/2content/datenbank/bruecken/3brueckenblatt.php?bas=86926
Spencerville Covered Bridge Recognized as State's Favorite
Article: https://www.kpcnews.com/thestar/article_90e3aec5-2039-51c9-8f97-6ff9ebf11b70.html
Bridge Information: https://bridgehunter.com/in/de-kalb/spencerville/
Gardiner Bridge Project Delayed Due to Corona Virus
Article: https://www.centralmaine.com/2020/04/07/gardiner-bridge-replacement-project-delayed/#
Info on the Project: https://reed-reed.com/gardiner-maine-bridges/
Bridge Info: https://bridgehunter.com/me/kennebec/bh59101/
Finlay Bridge in Medicine Hat (Alberta), Canada to be Rehabilitated
Article: https://chatnewstoday.ca/2020/04/06/city-planning-rehabilitation-of-finlay-bridge/
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finlay_Bridge
Bothell Wooden Truss Bridge to be Replaced
Info on Bridge Project: http://www.ci.bothell.wa.us/487/Park-at-Bothell-Landing-Pedestrian-Bridg?fbclid=IwAR1udFEhVnOu6xcG1RsNJNY_MY39J5H3TvrxCwgwSIHX6wk_QjncTI2A8lg
Tour Guide on the Bridges of Waldheim (Saxony), Germany
Tour Guide: The Bridges of Waldheim (Saxony), Germany
Headlines:
Pennsylvania Recommences Emergency Projects Despite Statewide Lockdown
Link: https://local21news.com/news/local/penndot-restarts-critical-highway-and-bridge-projects
Information on Lockdown: https://local21news.com/news/local/gov-tom-wolf-places-all-of-pennsylvania-under-an-order-to-stay-at-home
Merger of the Thruway and Bridge Authorities in New York Fails
Link: https://www.hudsonvalley360.com/news/greenecounty/thruway-bridge-authority-merger-defeated/article_27b45008-7a2d-52aa-a6ca-acc912bddb06.html
Bayonne Bridge Receives Prestigious Award by ASCE
Link: https://www.worldhighways.com/wh10/news/award-bayonne-bridge-project-us
Bridge Information: http://bridgehunter.com/nj/hudson/bayonne/
Virus Delays Rehabilitation Project at Winnington Swing Bridge
Link: https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/18350450.coronavirus-delays-winnington-swing-bridge-repairs-for-months/
Information on the Bridge: http://wikimapia.org/31962829/Winnington-Swing-Bridge-River-Weaver-Navigation
Virus Delays Work on Bettendorf Bridge Replacement Project
I-74 Bridge Project: https://i74riverbridge.com/
Bridge of Flowers Closed due to Corona.
Link to website: www.bridgeofflowersmass.org
Smith Road Bridge Relocated to New Home
Article: https://www.channel3000.com/this-wisconsin-bridge-is-the-same-age-as-the-titanic-how-a-family-is-working-to-preserve-it-after-its-removal/
Information on the Bridge: http://bridgehunter.com/wi/rock/P53015300000000/
Schlunzig Cable-Stayed Bridge Project Delayed because of Corona
Article: https://www.freiepresse.de/zwickau/werdau/ziel-bruecken-sollen-in-diesem-jahr-fertig-werden-artikel10764020
Headlines in this Podcast:
Attempted Derailing of Train at Theisstal Viaduct in Niederhausen (Hesse)
Links:
https://www.berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/ice-haette-bruecke-hinunterstuerzen-koennen-li.79180
Bridge Info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thei%C3%9Ftalbr%C3%BCcke(Includes a motorway viaduct)
Poole Lifting Bridge in Dorset crushes van.
Links:
Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-52039653
Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poole_Bridge
Historic Bridges in Warwickshire, England to get a Makeover
Links:
Articles: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/funding-14th-century-bridges-make-17954322 & https://www.stratford-herald.com/107216-bridges-get-funds-repairs.html
Tour Guide: https://www.ourwarwickshire.org.uk/content/subject/bridges-viaducts-travel-transport
Goodspeed Swing Bridge to be Rehabilitated. Sidewalk a possibility?
Links:
Article: https://ctexaminer.com/2020/03/23/major-repair-of-goodspeed-bridge-slated-for-2022-plans-for-pedestrian-crossing-as-yet-unfunded/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/ct/middlesex/1138/
Truss Bridge Partially Collapses in Illinois
Link: http://bridgehunter.com/il/mclean/virginia-avenue/
Waterville Truss Bridge Gone!
Link: http://bridgehunter.com/oh/wood/8702462/
Medicine Creek Bridge in Osgood, MO to be Replaced.
Links:
Project: https://www.modot.org/sullivan-county-route-pp-east-medicine-creek-bridge
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/mo/sullivan/medicine-pp/
First Bridge Photo Taken:
https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2020/03/23/tyb-first-historic-bridge-you-photographed/
Corona-Virus Special.
Headlines:
Pennsylvania suspends all bridge building projects
Michigan no longer accepting cash at toll bridges
Reopening Celebrations at Stillwater Lift Bridge Delayed
Opening of Dublin Suspension Bridge Delayed
Traffic Jam causes problems for Oder-Neisse River crossings
Virus Delays Construction of Zuari Bridge in India
Delays in China-Partnership Bridge Projects in Croatia and Bangladesh
Update on the Lindaunis-Schlei Bridge Replacement Project- bridge now closed to vehicular traffic.
Headlines:
East Trent Bridge in Spokane, WA to be replaced
Commercial Street Bridge in Pittsburgh to be replaced; Frazier Street Bridge as next in line
Ohder Railroad Bridge in Wuppertal, Germany restored
Henley Bridge in Solingen, Germany to be replaced after 20 years
Garden Bridge in Preston, England?
Frank J. Wood Bridge in Maine in Preservation Magazine
Lichfield Iron Bridge to be restored
Okoboji Truss Bridge at new home
Fehmarn Bridge to receive a tunnel.
News Story: https://www.fehmarn24.de/fehmarn/bruecke-tunnel-sinds-13572352.html
News Story on the Rehabilitation Project: https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/schleswig-holstein/Fehmarnsundbruecke-Roboter-saniert-rostige-Seile,fehmarnsundbruecke156.html
Railway Station Bridge in Lübeck to be Replaced
https://www.luebeck-places.de/news/aktuelles/2061-bahnhofsbruecke-wird-ab-fruehjahr-2021-zur-baustelle.html
German Bridge Awards Postponed due to Corona Virus
https://www.baulinks.de/webplugin/2020/0319.php4
Truss Bridge in New Jersey to be Replaced.
News Story: https://eu.dailyrecord.com/story/news/2020/02/21/waterloo-road-bridge-connecting-morris-and-sussex-counties-close/4821614002/
Bridge Info: http://bridgehunter.com/nj/morris/1401038/
Two Historic Bridges in Pennsylvania to be Rehabilitated
Old Ford Road Bridge: http://bridgehunter.com/pa/york/667208096832570/
Chandler Road Bridge: http://bridgehunter.com/pa/chester/chandler-mill/
Headlines:
Public Opinion Survey on Cascade Bridge in Burlington, Iowa
Public Opinion Survey on Bismarck Railroad Bridge in North Dakota
Rehabilitation Work Begins on Waterloo Bridge in Virginia
Elsenbrücke in Berlin to be Replaced (includes Documentary on Highway B-96)
Rodenkirchen Suspension Bridge to be Replaced- old bridge to remain
Railroad Bridge at Kressbronn to be Demolished
Rehabilitation on the Katrine Aqueduct in Scotland
Changes to two facebook pages (bridge-related)
How to handle the Coronavirus- an author's perspective
Link to Newsflyer Article: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2020/02/28/newsflyer-28-february-2020/
Headlines in the Newsflyers:
Millbrook Truss Bridge to be demolished in the summer
Five bridges in Glauchau-Zwickau area to be reconstructed this year
Historic Plaka Bridge in Greece restored in-kind
Historic Theodore Heuss Bridge in Mainz, Germany reopened but with restrictions
The search for answers on the disappearance of the Castlewood Truss Bridge
BHC Collecting Stories on Bizarre Encounters with People and Animals while Bridgehunting
Headlines in this podcast:
Demolition date set for Bleicher Hag Bridge in Ulm, Germany. Another bridge near the Schubert Gymnasium condemned.
Aetnaville Bridge in Wheeling, WV for sale: Any Takers
Mügsten Railroad Viaduct in Wuppertal, Germany in the running for UNESCO World Heritage- rehabilitation to end in 2021
Scottsburg Bridge in Oregon to be replaced. Truss Bridge to be torn down by 2022.
Sheepford Truss Bridge in York County, PA closes after failed inspection.
Special Edition of Newsflyer: Results of the 2019 Bridgehunter Awards and Author Choice Awards
James Baughn wins Lifetime Achievement for Bridgehunter.com
Bristol wins several accolades including Best Kept Secret Individual and Author's Choice for Best Find
Records smashed in Best Bridge Photo Award
Workin Bridges wins another Bridgehunter Award for Best Example of Restored Historic Bridge thanks to Hayden Bridge
Longfellow and Winona Bridges winners of Author's Choice for Best Example of Restored Historic Bridge
Watts Mill and Richardsville Bowstring Arch Bridge, current Workin Bridges projects, numbers 1 and 2 for Best Kept Secret US
Black Hawk Bridge and Cascade Bridge (both of Iowa) gold and silver medalist for Bridge of the Year
The Bridges of Edersee gold medalist for Tour Guide International and silver medalist for Mystery Bridge
Delphi, Indiana winner of Tour Guide USA/Canada by large margin
Changes coming in light of BHC's 10th anniversary and upcoming 10th annual Bridgehunter Awards.
Headlines:
Historic Bridge at Bleicher Hag in Ulm, Germany closed to all traffic- removal planned for next year
50th annual Covered Bridge Festival in Madison County, Iowa and the Reopening of the Cedar Bridge
Historic Brunswick Railroad Bridge in Kansas washed away by floods
Historic Bridge in Massachusetts receives award for its rehabilitation
Historic Battleground Golf Course Bridge in Deer Park, Texas Reopens after Facelift
Historic bridge in Bowling Green, Indiana relocated to Nashville in Brown County.
Yilan Bridge in Taiwan Collapses
Black Hawk Bridge in Iowa to be Replaced
Wheeling Suspension Bridge Closes
Fire at Zossener Viaduct in Berlin- no structural damage
Grafenwerth Bridge in Bad Honnef to be Rehabilitated
Entries taken for the 2019 Bridgehunter Awards
Lawsuit against Maine DOT and Elaine Chao filed over the Frank J. Wood Bridge
Historic Rieth Bridge in Erfurt, Germany Relocated- to be Rehabilitated
Fire Destroys Parker Railroad Bridge over the Colorado
Bill Thorpe Walkway Bridge to get a Massive Makeover
Canadian Government to Reacquire the Quebec Bridge from CN Railroad
Stor Bridge in Sundsvall, Sweden to be Replaced
Headlines:
Historic Staffeler Bridge in Limburg to be replaced. Old bridge to be repurposed for recreational use:
https://www.fnp.de/lokales/limburg-weilburg/limburg-hessen-staffeler-bruecke-soll-bleiben-12947468.htm
Historic Gänsetorbrücke in Ulm/ Neu-Ulm to be torn down and replaced after losing its historic status:
https://www.swp.de/suedwesten/staedte/ulm/gaenstorbruecke-denkmalschutz-ist-vom-tisch-33019623.html
Historic King William Bridge in Adelaide, Australia to either close or be replaced by 2030:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-04/king-william-road-adelaide-bridge-might-need-to-be-replaced/11476978
Historic Bridge Stones stolen by vandals at historic bridge in Yorkshire. Police investigating:
https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/crime/yorkshire-stone-stolen-from-200-year-old-grade-1-listed-bridge-at-ferrybridge-1-9969320
Historic Hammersmith Bridge in London to be Rehabilitated. Closed for three years.
https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/single-post/2019/09/03/Hammersmith-Bridge-repair-work-starts-and-expected-to-last-THREE-YEARS
Mangaweka Bridge in New Zealand spared demolition- will remain as a pedestrian/ bike crossing:
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=12264113
Brunel’s historic bridge in Bristol celebrating its birthday milestone (not the suspension bridge though):
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/huge-birthday-celebrations-brunels-bridge-3277964
Historic drawbridge in Florida rehabbed and reopened to traffic:
http://bocanewspaper.com/camino-bridge-finally-reopens-after-renovations-28231
Historic bridge in Costa Rica faces unknown future as community mulls at replacement:
https://vozdeguanacaste.com/en/historic-bridge-in-liberia-faces-uncertain-future/
Tower Bridge celebrates 125 years
Historic Bridge Walk in Michigan
Longfellow Bridge receives national accolade
Eight Missouri Bridges for sale
Headlines for this podcast:
Fleher Cable-stayed Suspension Bridge in Dusseldorf to be Rehabilitated
Rudolf-WIsser Viaduct and 20 other bridges at Berlin's Dreieck Funkturm to be replaced beginning 2023
Sailboat ramms Wieck Drawbridge in Greifswald
Harta Truss Bridge in Herford under the knife
Main Street Bridge in Sellersville, PA to be rehabbed
Upper Hurricane Road Bridge, a bridge with a dark past now at Sharon Johnston Park
Two truss bridges in Idaho to be torn down and replaced
The search for Ernest Wichert and his Wichert truss design
Information on the Iron and Steel Preservation Conference in Michigan
What you will be listening to in the podcast:
Historic 13th Century Bridge in Belgium Demolished
Flooding destroys bridges and threatens international bike tournament in England
Three historic bridges in Singapore Recognized as National Monuments
Multi-span Truss Bridge in New Harmony Receives a New Owner
Champ Clark Bridge Replaced
Karnin Lift Bridge and Railroad to Usedom Island to be Reactivated?
New Discovery in the Edel Reservoir near Kassel (Germany)
News Stories:
Heat Impacts Movable Bridges in Europe
Clarendon Bridge in Arkansas Comes Down after Six Year Battle to Try and Save it.
Historic Bridge Collapses in North Dakota- Caused by Overweight Truck
Abandoned Truss Bridge in Arizona Finds New Home
Historic Bridge in Lebanon Co (Pennsylvania) Gets a Lift to Its New Home
London's Bridges Light Up
Headlines to listen to:
Historic bridge in Mississippi restored and reopened after being closed for 8 years
Restored Bridge Gate at Alte Brücke in Heidelberg, Germany
Canadian Postal Service honors covered bridges with commemorative stamps
Bear Tavern Truss Bridge in New Jersey relocated with trusses used as decoration
Two Erie Canal Bridges in New York to undergo 18-months rehabilitation
Key crossing in Lausanne, Switzerland receiving a major makeover with tallest cranes in Europe
Play commemorating Kate Shelley now showing in Boone County, Iowa
Ore Mountain region in Saxony (Germany) and Bohemia (Czech Republic) given World Heritage status by UNESCO
Genoa's Morandi Bridge Demolished by Implosion
Fate of Aetnaville Bridge in Wheeling appears sealed
Fate of historic bridge in Sydney (AUS) a subject of controversy re. neglect
Fate of historic bridge in New Zealand uncertain- may be saved after all
Fate of Remagen Bridge in Germany uncertain as no buyer for the bridge towers has been found
Winona (MN) Bridge reopens after a three-year closure for rehabilitation
Bridge plaque of historic bridge in Napa, CA restored
Railroad Bridge near Canton (SD) being rebuilt after destruction of truss bridge in Great Ice Jam 2019
Mystery Bridge in Olbernhau
News stories:
Call for Action to Save the Gasconade Bridge in Missouri
Man pees off bridge onto passenger boat in Berlin
Historic bridge in Indiana relocated to a park in Muncie
Historic bridge reused as a church in Great Barrington, MA
30th Anniversary of the Opening of the Border at Vacha Bridge
Updates for the Chronicles