Rich Dinkela produced this video that takes an in-depth look at the long-closed MacArthur Bridge that connects East St. Louis, Ill., to St. Louis and served as an early alignment of Route 66. The bridge also has been called the St. Louis Municipal Bridge or Free Bridge. The bridge has been fenced off and part … Continue reading A closer look at the MacArthur Bridge
Category: Bridges
Santa Monica Pier considers designs to replace its aging bridge
The city of Santa Monica, Calif., is mulling over several designs to replace its 1939 bridge that links the mainland to the Santa Monica Pier, according to a report in The Malibu Times. The city had discussed replacing the bridge in the 1990s. But the passage of time and an upcoming light-rail line that … Continue reading Santa Monica Pier considers designs to replace its aging bridge
Preservation of historic Los Angeles bridge hits a wall
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
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