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The Bridgehunter's Chronicles

The Bridgehunter's Chronicles

By Jason Smith

This podcast provides you with a summary of all the stories involving historic bridges in the United States, Canada, Europe and elsewhere.
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Newsflyer: 5 August, 2019

The Bridgehunter's ChroniclesAug 07, 2019

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BHC Newsflyer: March 2, 2024
Mar 02, 202416:21
BHC Newsflyer: 11 February 2024

BHC Newsflyer: 11 February 2024

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.

Feb 11, 202414:44
BHC Newsflyer: February 1, 2024

BHC Newsflyer: February 1, 2024

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

Feb 01, 202414:29
BHC Newsflyer: 23 January 2024

BHC Newsflyer: 23 January 2024

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

Jan 23, 202422:59
BHC Newsflyer: 13 January, 2024

BHC Newsflyer: 13 January, 2024

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

Jan 12, 202417:34
BHC Newsflyer 23 December 2023
Dec 23, 202312:18
BHC Newsflyer 23 November 2023
Nov 28, 202315:15
BHC Newsflyer 21 November 2023
Nov 21, 202317:43
BHC Newsflyer: 12 November 2023
Nov 14, 202317:22
BHC Newsflyer 5 November, 2023

BHC Newsflyer 5 November, 2023

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/

 

Nov 05, 202316:18
BHC Newsflyer: 29 October 2023

BHC Newsflyer: 29 October 2023

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


Oct 29, 202324:54
BHC Newsflyer: 1 October 2023

BHC Newsflyer: 1 October 2023

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

Oct 01, 202316:10
BHC Newsflyer: 24 September 2023

BHC Newsflyer: 24 September 2023

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 Tour Guide: 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

Bridge Info: https://ipu-ing.de/projekte/historische-bruecken-basel

Bridge Photos: 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.

Sep 24, 202318:01
BHC Newsflyer: 16 September, 2023

BHC Newsflyer: 16 September, 2023

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

Sep 16, 202317:45
BHC Newsflyer: 9 September, 2023

BHC Newsflyer: 9 September, 2023

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.


Sep 08, 202314:36
BHC Newsflyer: 02 September 2023

BHC Newsflyer: 02 September 2023

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.

 

Aug 31, 202316:29
BHC Newsflyer: 26 August 2023

BHC Newsflyer: 26 August 2023

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-

Bridge Info: 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/

Bridge Info: 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

Bridge Info: 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

Bridge Info: 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

 


Aug 25, 202314:43
BHC Newsflyer: 19 August 2023

BHC Newsflyer: 19 August 2023

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

Aug 18, 202315:11
BHC Newsflyer 12 August, 2023

BHC Newsflyer 12 August, 2023

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

Aug 11, 202315:43
BHC Newsflyer: 25 March 2023

BHC Newsflyer: 25 March 2023

Headlines:


Hayden Truss 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/

 

Nice Memorial 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

 

Pere Marquette Railroad Drawbridge Catches Fire During Removal Process

Article:  https://eu.thetimesherald.com/story/news/2023/03/21/pere-marquette-bridge-catches-fire/70033858007/

Bridge Info: https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=truss/phrailb/

 

Campaign to Save Suspension Bridge in Hannoversche Münden, Germany

Article: https://www.hna.de/lokales/hann-muenden/hann-muenden-ort60343/unterstuetzen-den-erhalt-92161647.html

Bridge Info: https://structurae.net/de/bauwerke/haengebruecke-muenden

 

Ambitious Project to Start on Suspension Bridge between Sicily and Mainland Italy

Article: https://www.travelbook.de/news/italien-bruecke-sizilien

 

Longest Covered 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/

Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langley_Covered_Bridge

 

A Tribute to Pat Collins

Article:

 

Plus other headlines including a major makeover of bridgehunter.com

Mar 24, 202312:52
BHC Newsflyer: 18 March, 2023

BHC Newsflyer: 18 March, 2023

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

Mar 17, 202313:18
BHC Newsflyer: 11 March 2023

BHC Newsflyer: 11 March 2023

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)

Mar 16, 202313:17
BHC Newsflyer: 4 March, 2023

BHC Newsflyer: 4 March, 2023

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

Mar 04, 202314:09
BHC Newsflyer: 26 November, 2022

BHC Newsflyer: 26 November, 2022

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. 

Nov 25, 202213:44
BHC Newsflyer: 19 November 2022

BHC Newsflyer: 19 November 2022

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!

Nov 19, 202214:47
BHC Newsflyer: October 16, 2022

BHC Newsflyer: October 16, 2022

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

Oct 16, 202209:14
BHC Newsflyer: October 8th, 2022

BHC Newsflyer: October 8th, 2022

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/

Oct 08, 202213:02
BHC Newsflyer: October 2, 2022

BHC Newsflyer: October 2, 2022

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

Oct 02, 202212:12
BHC Newsflyer: 24 September 2022

BHC Newsflyer: 24 September 2022

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. 

Sep 24, 202216:03
BHC Newsflyer: 10 September 2022

BHC Newsflyer: 10 September 2022

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. 


Sep 09, 202219:44
BHC Newsflyer: July 2, 2022

BHC Newsflyer: July 2, 2022

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! :-) 

Jul 02, 202217:30
BHC Newsflyer: 26 June, 2022

BHC Newsflyer: 26 June, 2022

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


Jun 25, 202216:25
BHC Newsflyer: 18 June, 2022

BHC Newsflyer: 18 June, 2022

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

Jun 17, 202212:40
BHC Newsflyer: 11 June, 2022

BHC Newsflyer: 11 June, 2022

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

Jun 10, 202216:27
BHC Newsflyer: 21 May, 2022

BHC Newsflyer: 21 May, 2022

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)

May 21, 202211:15
BHC Newsflyer: 14 May 2022

BHC Newsflyer: 14 May 2022

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.

May 14, 202215:51
BHC Newsflyer: 7 May, 2022

BHC Newsflyer: 7 May, 2022

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/



May 07, 202213:27
BHC Newsflyer: 30 April 2022

BHC Newsflyer: 30 April 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/

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Key Highway Bridge in Wildenfels (Saxony) Germany Demolished

Article: https://www.freiepresse.de/zwickau/zwickau/bruecke-in-schoenau-wird-erneuert-artikel12108173

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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

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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

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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/

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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/

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Historic Bridge in Missouri to be Given Away? Any Takers?

Bridge Info + Marketing Info from MoDOT): http://bridgehunter.com/mo/ray/20136/

Apr 30, 202215:40
BHC Newsflyer: 10 April, 2022

BHC Newsflyer: 10 April, 2022

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! :-) 

Apr 10, 202211:27
BHC Newsflyer: April 3, 2022

BHC Newsflyer: April 3, 2022

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/


Apr 03, 202215:37
BHC Newsflyer: 26 March 2022

BHC Newsflyer: 26 March 2022

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

Mar 26, 202214:15
BHC Newsflyer: March 19, 2022

BHC Newsflyer: March 19, 2022

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

Mar 18, 202210:23
BHC Newsflyer: March 12, 2022
Mar 12, 202211:58
BHC Newsflyer: 5 March 2022

BHC Newsflyer: 5 March 2022

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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Mar 05, 202210:13
BHC Newsflyer: 26 February 2022

BHC Newsflyer: 26 February 2022

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.......

Feb 25, 202212:01
BHC Newsflyer: 19 February 2022

BHC Newsflyer: 19 February 2022

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. 

Feb 18, 202214:03
BHC Newsflyer: 5 February 2022

BHC Newsflyer: 5 February 2022

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/

Feb 05, 202211:05
BHC Newsflyer: 29 January 2022

BHC Newsflyer: 29 January 2022

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. 


Jan 29, 202218:55
BHC Newsflyer: 15 January 2022

BHC Newsflyer: 15 January 2022

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

Jan 15, 202213:54
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