I was browsing google maps when I came across this bridge (in the title), I can't believe this bridge still exists! It appears that the bridge deck is made of wood too. I've never really seen a bridge cross a major river like this that isn't a state maintained road/us highway/interstate. Has anyone driven on it before, or know any history about it? It looks dangerous.
That is interesting. The FHWA didn't have it listed here last time I went down the list: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/tollpage/t1part2.cfm
but they've since added it. It's ID #304 meaning they overlooked it originally.
Here's a bridge where you drive through a former canal: http://www.gribblenation.com/papics/eng/roebling.html
Another dinky bridge across a state line: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pond_Eddy_Bridge
Quote from: NE2 on June 16, 2012, 01:38:36 AM
That is interesting. The FHWA didn't have it listed here last time I went down the list: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/tollpage/t1part2.cfm
but they've since added it. It's ID #304 meaning they overlooked it originally.
It was privately owned until a couple years ago. Does that make a difference?
I have been across it and it is a neat experience, it is a one-lane bridge I believe and the roadway is wooden. The bridge is owned (I think) by the town of St. Francisville, Illinois and they maintain a toll plaza on the Illinois side with a $1 toll (at least the last time I went through there.) After hearing about the bridge in New Harmony, I am too amazed to see this one still around, truly more scenic than many of the other bridges across the Wabash (the Lincoln Memorial Bridge in Vincennes being the exception.)
Wonder if it's a former railroad bridge?
It was originally the big 4 railway bridge. Farmers in the area in the late 60's opened as a short cut to vinncennes.
I've been across it many times, especially when I spent a year going to school in Mt. Carmel. It's definitely a neat experience!
Quote from: SEWIGuy on June 16, 2012, 08:00:40 AM
Quote from: NE2 on June 16, 2012, 01:38:36 AM
That is interesting. The FHWA didn't have it listed here last time I went down the list: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/tollpage/t1part2.cfm
but they've since added it. It's ID #304 meaning they overlooked it originally.
It was privately owned until a couple years ago. Does that make a difference?
No, since the Dingman's Ferry Bridge is on the list.
Incidentally, the Wabash Cannonball was a train on the Wabash Railway, while the bridge carried the New York Central's Big Four subsidiary over the Wabash River.
Is this bridge two ways? I just (re?)discovered it while looking around the IN/IL border, and it's sorta on my way to St. Louis.
Quote from: Alps on March 04, 2014, 06:41:13 PM
Is this bridge two ways? I just (re?)discovered it while looking around the IN/IL border, and it's sorta on my way to St. Louis.
I see no evidence that it's not.
I'm going to have to go drive on it. I didn't even know there was a bridge there. I can't go down there this upcoming weekend though because I'm going to Arch Madness (the MVC Tourney) in St. Louis.
If this bridge is what you're talking about, it's a long one-laner:
http://bridgehunter.com/il/lawrence/st-francisville/
Quote from: mobilene on March 05, 2014, 01:08:38 PM
If this bridge is what you're talking about, it's a long one-laner:
http://bridgehunter.com/il/lawrence/st-francisville/
yep thats the one
One-lane but two-way.
Be sure to play some classic Roy Acuff when you cross that bridge.