Proponents of an effort to keep a historic bridge in Los Angeles and make it a pedestrian span has hit a wall. Instead, the bridge likely will be demolished, according to a report in The Architect's Newspaper. The old Dayton Avenue Bridge (aka the Riverside-Figueroa Bridge), built in 1927 and improved in 1939, once carried Route … Continue reading Preservation of historic Los Angeles bridge hits a wall
Category: Bridges
A closer look at the Stan Musial Bridge
Those of you who have traveled Route 66 in the St. Louis area probably noticed construction of the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge that will carry Interstate 70 over the Mississippi River. The unique cable-suspension design makes it hard to miss. Rich Dinkela takes you behind the scenes on the bridge itself, where workers were … Continue reading A closer look at the Stan Musial Bridge
Groundbreaking held for Devil’s Elbow Bridge repairs
A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Thursday for long-awaited repairs that will begin for the historic Devil's Elbow Bridge in Devil's Elbow, Mo., according to a blog entry in the Waynesville Daily Guide. The truss bridge was built in 1923, making it predate the commissioning of Route 66 by at least three years. Because a curved … Continue reading Groundbreaking held for Devil’s Elbow Bridge repairs
Groundbreaking for Devil’s Elbow Bridge repairs set for Oct. 24
The Pulaski County Commission will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, to commemorate the long-awaited start of renovations for the 90-year-old Devil's Elbow Bridge on Route 66 in Devil's Elbow, Mo., according to a news release. It will take about 10 months to renovate the bridge, so travelers should keep that … Continue reading Groundbreaking for Devil’s Elbow Bridge repairs set for Oct. 24
Proposal may preserve Riverside-Figueroa Bridge
The historic Riverside-Figueroa Bridge, slated for destruction next year to make way for a new bridge, may earn a reprieve because of a new proposal, reported The Eastsider. On Thursday, the city’s Cultural Heritage Commission voted to ask the city’s Bureau of Engineering to respond to a proposal by some Elysian Valley architects to put the demolition … Continue reading Proposal may preserve Riverside-Figueroa Bridge
Driving across the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
Here's one of the advantages of signing up for one of those guided Route 66 tours -- you might be able to drive a motorcycle across the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge near St. Louis. https://youtu.be/UpMf-LMArTk
Exploring the old Bridgeport alignment of Route 66
Rich Dinkela shot this video of him trying to access both sides of an old bridge in Bridgeport, Okla., that once spanned the South Canadian River and carried Route 66 until the mid-1930s. The bridge is long-gone; the only thing left are the bridge supports. https://youtu.be/ifzbPWC9mR8 I've explored the north portion of the bridge. I … Continue reading Exploring the old Bridgeport alignment of Route 66
Get your kicks over Route 66
Children's Hospital Los Angeles on Tuesday opened a pedestrian bridge over Sunset Boulevard, according to an article in the Beverly Hills Courier and a news release from the hospital. The $10 million bridge, funded by contributions from two couples, was built between Vermont and Hillhurst avenues. The Courier claims it will be "the only hospital … Continue reading Get your kicks over Route 66
Rock Creek Bridge closed to traffic
The historic Rock Creek Bridge on the old Ozark Trail alignment of Route 66 in Sapulpa, Okla., was closed to traffic Thursday after a state inspection deemed it unsafe, reported the Sapulpa Daily Herald. A visit to the 1921 bridge Friday revealed that in addition to "Bridge Out" signs, large chunks of concrete laid onto … Continue reading Rock Creek Bridge closed to traffic
City of Carthage prods railroad to fix Whee Bridge
https://youtu.be/l5F-VnJt-kM The City of Carthage, Mo., is taking a more assertive approach with the Union Pacific railroad to shore up two bridges, including the historic "Whee" Bridge on Route 66, reported the Carthage Press. City Administrator Tom Short said the recent closing of the nearby Sycamore Street bridge due to cracks in its supports prompted … Continue reading City of Carthage prods railroad to fix Whee Bridge