On January 4, 2022, President Joe Biden visited Cincinnati, Ohio, to discuss the Brent Spence Bridge project alongside senators and governors.
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Exploring Huron County, Ohio
After spending the morning photographing a lighthouse along Lake Erie, I decided to head south and visit three unique trusses in Huron County, Ohio.
Lorain’s Black River Bridges
On September 26, 1940, before a crowd of 50,000, two new bridges opened in Lorain, Ohio.
Bathing a Bridge in LED Light
In a prior post about the Oakley Clark Collins Memorial Bridge, I lamented about the light pollution generated from the structure’s massive LED lights that point upward. Let’s revisit that.
The Crossings at Paducah
For decades, the only way to cross the Ohio River between Paducah, Kentucky, and Illinois was a narrow two-lane bridge. This was later supplemented with an interstate crossing that was plagued with problems.
The Influence of Smith’s Trusses in Southern Ohio
The influence of Robert W. Smith’s trusses extends to other areas of Ohio. One of my favorite examples is the Otway Covered Bridge over the Scioto Brush Creek in Otway.
The Covered Bridges of Vinton and Jackson Counties, Ohio
Historic bridges and more are plenty in rural Vinton and Jackson counties in southern Ohio.
Historical Overview of the Western Hills Viaduct
The latest article at Bridges & Tunnels covers the Western Hills Viaduct, a large double-deck viaduct along Harrison Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Brent Spence Bridge Closed Due to Fire
These are photos of the Brent Spence Bridge as it undergoes significant structural repairs because of a fire on November 11.
Maple Highland Rail Trail’s Covered Bridges
Taking advantage of freshly fallen snow, I ventured out into Geauga County in northeast Ohio to photograph two newer covered bridges on the Maple Highlands Rail Trail.