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The Bridgehunter's Chronicles

The Bridgehunter's Chronicles is an online column devoted to bridges in the US, Europe and elsewhere. Most of the articles are written by the author (Jason D.

It features news stories, tour guides and forums pertaining to this topic. The Bridgehunter’s Chronicles is a column produced by the author that focuses on historic bridges both in the USA as well as in Europe that tourists should visit before they are replaced or removed. Each bridge is profiled with the goal that people are aware of its existence and can take action regarding saving them. The Ch

ronicles also provides a tour of some of the regions in both of the aforementioned areas, where there is a dense number of historic bridges that exist, with a goal of encouraging tourists to visit these areas and encourage others to add the place to their travel itineraries. And finally, the Chronicles provides readers with news stories of historic bridge preservation efforts, events involving historic bridge (preservation)- such as the Historic Bridge Conference, bridge symposiums, etc., discussion about historic bridges, preservation and education about them, and literary work on historic bridges that were released to the public and the public should read about. Smith), but the Chronicles has also welcomed guest columns written by people from different areas of disciplines, whether they are historians, teachers, preservation experts, preservation groups, photographers, journalists, politicians or members of the pontist community- people who are experts in historic bridges, preservation laws and practices and the like. We also take articles from people who have visited bridges but are not affiliated with the aforementioned groups. Inquiries, guest columns and photos to be added, suggestions, etc. can be sent to the following address: [email protected]

14/07/2025

https://flensburgerfiles.wordpress.com/2025/07/14/mississippi-river-bridge-black-hawk-bridge-between-lansing-and-crawford-county-to-close-fall-2025/

LANSING, Iowa (WLAX/WEUX) – A key Mississippi River crossing between Iowa and Wisconsin is set to close this fall as part of a major infrastructure overhaul. The Iowa and Wisconsin Departments of T…

27/06/2025

https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2025/06/27/postcard-friday-nr-72/

Also Mystery Bridge Nr. 243 This is the last Postcard Friday feature for a month as July will by devoted to Melissa and Mark Hortman, an introduction to the series you will find in tomorrow’s…

26/06/2025

Global warming is real and is wreaking havoc on all our infrastructure, especially those made of steel. Zoe Schlanger of the Atlantic explains why in this article and how we as civil engineers should start learning to adapt our infrastructure to fit the new norm:

Photo by Trev W. Adams on Pexels.com Global warming brings it challenges on society’s infrastructure. As temperatures increase, so is the likelihood of the molecules of steel expanding and wi…

25/06/2025

https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2025/06/24/3d-printing-to-repair-historic-bridges/

3D printing has been developed in a way that bridges can be built, both as models as well as life-size structures. But can they be used to repair historic bridges? Students at the University of Mas…

25/06/2025

https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2025/06/25/gay-street-bridge-in-knoxville-tennessee/

In this recent edition of Bridging Time, Calvin Sneed looks at one bridge, which became a focal point of a split second decision to convert the Tennessee River crossing into a bike and pedestrian b…

24/06/2025

Attention: Beginning June 28th and lasting through August 1st, the Bridgehunter's Chronicles will be doing a gallery series honoring the late Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. Each day, a photo of a Minnesota bridge will appear in the Chronicles on its website, including the ones which were platforms for the most recent protests. I will be on vacation during that time so feel free to post them on your page. You may subscribe to the Chronicles to follow by clicking here:
https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/

There you will find some bridge stories in MN, USA and elsewhere. In case of any errors, feel free to comment.

Bridging our past with the future by preserving our heritage in the present.

23/06/2025

The Bridgehunter's Chronicles will be going offline on Facebook beginning June 28th and lasting through July. All articles will be automatically posted directly on its WordPress, BlueSky and Mastodon sites. We'll return in August with new stories, interviews and the like. For now, have a great summer, stay safe and remember, your bridge matters. 🌉❤️😎

23/06/2025

This next BHC Pic of the Week feature is a preview of what is ahead for July. More on that here:

This is the last regular BHC Pic of the Week before the author goes on vacation for a few weeks. At the same time, it is a preview of what you will be seeing in the coming month. First the bridge: …

22/06/2025

https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2025/06/22/national-park-service-ordered-to-sanitize-historic-sites/

Photo by Laerton Vasconcelos on Pexels.com Trump has done it again. Primed to rewrite American history, he has ordered the National Park Service to “sanitize” its historic sites in orde…

21/06/2025

https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2025/06/20/postcard-friday-nr-70/

Also Mystery Bridge Nr. 242 This week’s Postcard Friday feature is also a Mystery Bridge as well. It’s based on this vintage postcard I found at the flea market recently. It features ma…

20/06/2025

This next article written by Jim Pattiz should make you mad- REALLY MAD! It has to do with Sanitizing American History and selling off National Park Land in favor of oil and development:

This next guest post has Naziism written all over it. And like the book bannings and burnings that happened during Hitler’s reign of terror, this directive by the Trump regime will result in …

17/06/2025

This week's Pic Feature by The Bridgehunter's Chronicles includes a tribute campaign honoring the late Melissa and Mark Hortman, whose lifes were senselessly taken away by a gunman in the morning hours of the No Kings Day demonstrations. You can contribute- the info is included. It also features highlights of the No Kings Day demos in the US and abroad.

After a weekend’s absence due to the No Kings Day Protests, we’re back online and are doing some catching up as far as bridges are concerned. This Pic of the Week feature is something t…

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