Here's a new video of an old alignment of Route 66 that includes the Partridge Creek Bridge in Arizona, west of Ash Fork. https://youtu.be/_l07cRyaJGM The bridge is known to Route 66 travelers because a tree grows from one end of the bridge. According to noted blogger Mr. Zip, this alignment served as Route 66 from … Continue reading Partridge Creek Bridge
Category: Bridges
Lake Overholser Bridge
The historic Lake Overholser Bridge in western Oklahoma City was reopened to traffic a few weeks ago, as this new video clip shows: https://youtu.be/bQS8Z8nNO34 Music is by The Road Crew. UPDATE: Concidentally, here's another angle from the bridge that was just posted from another YouTube account: https://youtu.be/HBH84CAjRwk
Progress report on Rancho’s Route 66 Trailhead
Construction on the Route 66 Trailhead in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., has been ongoing. That's where an old overpass was replaced, and a new overpass is being built as part of the Pacific Electric Trail. Foothill Boulevard (aka Route 66) also is being widened. The old overpass is being used in a park nearby. Kevin Hansel, a … Continue reading Progress report on Rancho’s Route 66 Trailhead
A closer look at Lincoln’s Ghost Bridge
Alas, the Decatur (Ill.) Herald & Review didn't post this until after the event. But this video shows the legendary Ghost Bridge of Route 66 in Lincoln, Ill., and the Ghost Bridge Walk that became a fundraiser for The Mill in Lincoln. https://youtu.be/esCesCUTJMY
Bridge soon will be replaced near Carthage
The bridge over the Spring River northeast of Carthage, Mo., will be torn down and replaced starting in late spring 2012, reported the Joplin Globe, impacting Route 66 travel in that area. The bridge carries Missouri Highway 96 (aka Route 66) over the Spring River. The bridge's deck rating by the Missouri Department of Transportation … Continue reading Bridge soon will be replaced near Carthage
A tribute to a historic bridge, from Poland
Artur Pranga, a graphic designer based in Poland, is running a visualization studio named Imitime, used by architects and designers who want to show how a proposal is going to look long before construction begins. Pranga said he recently was researching historic bridges. He explained in an email what happened next: When my eyes came … Continue reading A tribute to a historic bridge, from Poland
Molly’s Landing saves part of old Route 66 bridge
A portion of the Bird Creek Bridge, dismantled to make way for a new bridge, has been preserved by the nearby Molly's Landing restaurant in Catoosa, Okla., reported Channel 6 in Tulsa. The owners of Molly's Landing contracted with Manhattan Road and Bridge, along with Oklahoma Department of Transportation, to have the section of the … Continue reading Molly’s Landing saves part of old Route 66 bridge
Lake Overholser Bridge reopens to traffic
The historic Lake Overholser Bridge that once carried Route 66 in western Oklahoma City reopened today after a $4 million repair project, reported News9.com in Oklahoma City. The bridge dates to 1924, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The TV station had a few details about the repairs: The nearly two … Continue reading Lake Overholser Bridge reopens to traffic
A romp on the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
Here's a new, high-quality video that was shot on the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge in St. Louis, including the nearby fishing areas. The bridge once carried Route 66 over the Mississippi River. https://youtu.be/0psfJenjyMY I'd like to know the story behind the hearse being driven on the bridge. It's rare when vehicles are allowed.
Time of Lake Overholser Bridge reopening is set
A few weeks ago, it was announced the reopening of the historic Lake Overholser Bridge to traffic would be on Oct. 11. According to an invitation received in the mail today, the City of Oklahoma City announced the reopening ceremony will be at 2 p.m. that day. The invitation indicates that Mayor Mick Cornett and … Continue reading Time of Lake Overholser Bridge reopening is set