Berks County, Pennsylvania, is home to numerous arch bridges that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In Hamburg, three notable open-spandrel arch bridges span the Schuylkill River, each with its own distinct characteristics.
Sherman Cahal
Exploring Auburn’s Abandoned River Crossings
Two unique but abandoned bridges cross the Schuylkill River near Auburn, Pennsylvania.
Evening Snapshots of Kanawha and Roane Counties in West Virginia
In late April, Todd Wilson, an award-winning transportation engineer and author of BridgeMapper, visited Charleston, West Virginia, for work. I joined Todd to capture some late evening sights in Kanawha and Roane Counties.
Unassuming Bridge, a Rare Survivor of Motherwell’s Legacy
The modest Pratt through truss spanning Oldtown Creek in Logan, Ohio, stands as the last extant bridge constructed by the Motherwell Iron and Steel Company, a once-prominent regional manufacturer.
An Afternoon at the Belle Isle Bridge
The Belle Isle Bridge, also known as the Douglas MacArthur Bridge, is a historic and significant structure spanning the Detroit River in Detroit, Michigan.
Michigan’s First Network Tied-Arch Bridge
Michigan’s first network tied-arch bridge stands on Second Avenue in Detroit.
Bridging Borders: The Ambassador Bridge
The Ambassador Bridge stands as an iconic link between Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, spanning the Detroit River and symbolizing the region’s growth in trade, transportation, and industry.
Golden Hour with the Gordie Howe International Bridge
The sun was beginning to set as I approached Detroit, Michigan. One of the largest infrastructure projects in North America, the Gordie Howe International Bridge, stood near a partially closed steel mill. The rusting hulks of the mill’s blast furnaces contrasted Detroit’s past and future.
Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses
At 1:27 am on March 26, 2024, the main span of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed.
The Widening of the Mountain Parkway in Kentucky
The Mountain Parkway in Kentucky serves as a crucial artery connecting the Bluegrass region to the state’s rugged southeastern mountains, enhancing accessibility and promoting economic development through improved transportation.