Small-town bridge closed
A large sign blocking access along a small road, a part of a rail trail where it crosses a state road. The deactivated bridge in this case had to be taken down because of deterioration in its concrete and wooden supports and rusting of steel parts. The bridge isn't just closed, it is gone. A first attempt at replacing the bridge with a smaller bike and pedestrian bridge failed as the new steel parts started to buckle. Reconstruction continues, however.
Small-town bridge closed
A large sign blocking access along a small road, a part of a rail trail where it crosses a state road. The deactivated bridge in this case had to be taken down because of deterioration in its concrete and wooden supports and rusting of steel parts. The bridge isn't just closed, it is gone. A first attempt at replacing the bridge with a smaller bike and pedestrian bridge failed as the new steel parts started to buckle. Reconstruction continues, however.