Bridges

Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is the home of the oldest existing wire suspension bridge in the United States - the Delaware Aqueduct, or Roebling Bridge as it is now known. Begun in 1847 as one of four suspension aqueducts on the Delaware and Hudson Canal, it was designed by and built under the supervision of John A. Roebling, future engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge.

One of the most complicated concrete bridges ever designed and constructed, the Linn Cove Viaduct is a beautiful and inspiring stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Transportation. It’s probably something most of us do not think much about. From cars, bikes, planes, and trains, most of us use some form of transportation to travel to work, school, appointments, and whatever else we do in life. Revolution. A term that can refer to a dramatic social or political change, or simply refer to a cyclical journey. In this article you will learn more about the Transportation Revolution in the Blackstone River Valley and its lasting legacies.

The Nisqually Suspension Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the National Park Service. Originally constructed in 1924 and improved in 1952, this historic bridge continues to reflect the special "NPS rustic" aesthetic by using native wood materials that harmonize with the rugged park landscape.

A historic steel-arch bridge and new counterpart spans the Colorado River side-by-side in northern Arizona. On US Highway 89A in Marble Canyon, AZ approx 45 miles north of Highway 89 turnoff. As you approach the driving bridge, slow down to 25mph. You can pull over on either side of the spans. The Navajo Nation side offers arts and jewelry stands. The Glen Canyon NRA side has a visitor center built out of a 1930s rest area. Park, shop, walk, read about the site, view condors.

For almost a century, the original Everett Covered Bridge provided safe crossing over Furnace Run. Today’s bridge was reconstructed after a 1975 flood. The trailhead provides access to the bridge and nearby trails. The 5.6-mile Riding Run Trail is open to pedestrians and horses. The 1.9-mile Furnace Run Trail is a walking trail popular for viewing spring wildflowers.

Box Canyon is an impressive slot canyon along Stevens Canyon Road carved by the Muddy Fork of the Cowlitz River. A popular stop when touring the park by vehicle, Box Canyon includes a comfort station and picnic area.

Learn about the Knox Covered bridge, it's link to the past and rebuilding it for the future.

Build a model bridge, inspired by the landscape design models built in the Olmsted office! When planning a design, models were frequently used by the Olmsted firm. In fact, there was an entire space dedicated to building models- the barn behind the main building at the Olmsted firm.

Burnside Bridge played a key role in the Battle of Antietam when 400 Confederate soldiers managed to hold the line for several hours, preventing 12,000 Federals from forcing a crossing of the bridge and seizing the strategic high ground.