There’s something about bridges that fascinate me. The symbolism of connecting two isolated points of land across a water boundary. The stories of their construction. The architecture based on a marriage of form and function. The knowledge that no two bridges anywhere in the world are exactly alike.
This is my collection of bridge photos, and my humble attempt to capture the beauty of each bridge I’ve had the pleasure of traveling over or under.
Ave Reducto Bridge crossing over Subida Armendariz, Lima, Peru
The Ave Reducto Bridge crossing over Subida Armendariz, Miraflores District of Lima, Peru. Subida Armendariz is a main highway leading down to the Pacific Ocean beaches, with a pedestrian walkway on the one side.
Closeup of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Tacoma, Washington
A closeup view of the western towers and twin spans of the Tacoma narrows Bridge, Tacoma, Washington.
A Panoramic image of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Tacoma, Washington
A Panoramic image of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Tacoma, Washington. The twin spans of this bridge connect the city of Tacoma with the Kitsap Peninsula. The earlier 1940 bridge dramatically collapsed into Puget Sound on November 7 of the same year.
Railway Bridge Over the Bull Run River
An old railway bridge crossing the Bull Run River, outside of Manassas, Virginia. There is a hiking and horseback trail running along the river.
Underside of the Highway 520 Bridge Over Lake Washington
Underside view of the Highway 520 bridge crossing the northern end of Lake Washington, Seattle, Washington. Taken from a boat in the lake.
Electric Train Bridge in Connecticut
This is an old railway bridge now used for electric trains, as shown by the many power wires over the bridge. Crossing a salt marsh at Bluff Point Coastal Reserve, Groton, Connecticut. Image taken from the middle of the lagoon in a Sea Eagle 370 inflatable kayak.
Bridge Pylon Closeup
Closeup of a support pylon, abandoned bridge across Collins River, near Rock Island State Park, Tennessee
Abandoned Bridge at Rock Island State Park
Abandoned bridge across Collins River, near Rock Island State Park, Tennessee, early morning shot with a fisherman.
Abandoned Bridge at Rock Island State Park
Abandoned bridge across Collins River, near Rock Island State Park, Tennessee
Interstate 495 Spans in Alexandria, Virginia
Part of the Interstate 495 highway spans crossing Holmes Run as it empties out into the Potomac River, Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Taken from my HO Sports beacon "Dragonfly." kayak.
Interstate 495 Spans in Alexandria, Virginia
Part of the Interstate 495 highway spans crossing Holmes Run as it empties out into the Potomac River, Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Taken from my HO Sports beacon "Dragonfly." kayak
Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge
The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge is a through arch bridge that carries South Capitol Street over the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C. It was completed in 2021 and replaced an older swing bridge that was completed in 1950 as the South Capitol Street Bridge. Taken from my HO Sports beacon "Dragonfly." kayak while paddling the Anacostia River.
Underside of the Whitney Young Memorial Bridge
Underside of the Whitney Young Memorial Bridge, E Capitol St NE, Washington, D.C., looking east. Photo was taken with an iPhone 8E, paddling in my inflatable kayak "Dragon Fly." This highway bridge crosses the Anacostia river. The line of light in the middle of the span is the separation between the two direction lanes.
Abandoned Bridge at Rock Island State Park
Abandoned bridge across Collins River, near Rock Island State Park, Tennessee
Railway Bridge Across Powells Creek
The old railway bridge crossing Powells Creek, at the mouth of the Potomac River, Virginia. This bridge is on the same railway line as the bridge across Neabsco Creek a few miles north. Photo taken from my Sea Eagle 330 "Lucky."
Railway Support On Powells Creek
Close-up of the Railway Bridge crossing Powells Creek, at the mouth of the Potomac River, Virginia. This bridge is on the same railway line as the bridge across Neabsco Creek a few miles north. Photo taken from my Sea Eagle 330 "Lucky."
The Bridge Over the Cumberland River
The highway 90 bridge over the Cumberland River, just upstream of the Cumberland Falls, Cumberland State Park in Kentucky
Pedestrian Bridge Over a Canal in Zhouzhuang China
One of the many pedestrian bridges in the ancient town of Zhouzhuang China. THis town is called the "Water Town." The town is connected through a network of canals used for transportation. Any land-based pedestrian traffic is by foot or bicycle. These bridges cross over the canals to provide footpaths.
Pedestrian Bridge Over a Canal in Zhouzhuang China
One of the many pedestrian bridges in the ancient town of Zhouzhuang China. THis town is called the "Water Town." The town is connected through a network of canals used for transportation. Any land-based pedestrian traffic is by foot or bicycle. These bridges cross over the canals to provide footpaths.
Pedestrian Bridge Over a Canal in Zhouzhuang, China
One of the many pedestrian bridges in the ancient town of Zhouzhuang China. THis town is called the "Water Town." The town is connected through a network of canals used for transportation. Any land-based pedestrian traffic is by foot or bicycle. These bridges cross over the canals to provide footpaths.
Pedestrian Bridge on West Lake, Hangzhou, China
A pedestrian bridge on the perimeter pathway around West Lake in Hangzhou, China.
Close-up of the Neabsco Creek Bridge
A close-up of the riveted structures of the Neabsco Creek railway bridge, located at the confluence of the Potomac River, Virginia. Photo taken from my Trophy 126 kayak.
Close-up of the Neabsco Creek Bridge
A close-up of the riveted connecting plates of the Neabsco Creek railway bridge, located at the confluence of the Potomac River, Virginia. Photo taken from my Trophy 126 kayak.
Neabsco Creek Railway Bridge
An old railway bridge crossing Neabsco Creek at the confluence of the Potomac River, Virginia. This is the northern end of the bridge. Photo taken from my Trophy 126 kayak.
Bristol Bridge At Sunset
Bristol Bridge crossing the Floating Harbor of Bristol, England. Taken at sunset and Photoshop enhanced
High Germany Road Bridge
The masonry bridge for High Germany Road where it crosses over the road now leading to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Little Orleans, Maryland. This bridge is marked with it's year of construction of 1904, and may have originally been built for the B & O Railway.
Morrison Street Bridge
The Morrison Street Bridge crossing Barren Fork river, outside of McMinnville, Tennessee
Riverfront Park, McMinnville, Tennessee
Riverfront Park outside of McMinnville, Tennessee and the Morrison Street Bridge over Barren Fork river.
Hoover Dam and the Bypass Bridge
Hoover Dam on the Colorado River. Showing the dam, outlet pipes, and the Highway 93 bypass bridge arching over the Colorado River. Taken from a kayak in middle of the river.
On The Colorado River
View from offshore of Gold Strike Canyon on the Colorado River, below Hoover Dam. This trip was with a charter group in a rented 14' touring kayak.
Bypass Bridge and Hoover Dam
A composite panorama view of the Bypass Bridge of Hoover Dam on highway 93. Formerly known as the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, this was the first concrete-steel composite arch bridge built in the United States, and incorporates the widest concrete arch in the Western Hemisphere and the world's highest concrete arch bridge
Crossing Over the Occoquan River
Prince William Parkway Bridge Crossing the Occoquan River. Taken in my Trophy 126 kayak.
Nested Bridges
A pattern of bridges on the Susquehanna River by Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This image was taken with a Nikon CoolPix L20 set on "Easy Mode Auto", from the middle of the river on a Sea Eagle 370 inflatable kayak looking downstream. The bridges are (foreground to back ground): Harvey Street Bridge, Market Street Bridge, Taylor Bridge, I-83 Capitol Beltway Bridge.
Going Downstream Under A Bridge
Going downstream under an old railway bridge crossing Conodoguinet Creek, a tributary of the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. Taken from my Sea Eagle SE-370 inflatable kayak.
Bridge Toes
The base of the upriver side of the Market Street Bridge Susquehanna River by Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This image was taken with a Nikon "CoolPix L20" set on "Easy Mode Auto", from the middle of the river on a Sea Eagle 370 inflatable kayak.
View of A Bridge on the Susquehanna River
Looking out across the Susquehanna River under an arch of the Market Street Bridge, by the River Island public boat launch. The Taylor Street bridge is in the background. Taken with an iPhone4.
Looking Under the Mission Bay Bridge
Looking under the Mission Bay bridge, Mission Bay road, San Diego, California
Seven Mile Bridge
View of the Seven Mile bridge, part of highway US 1 along the Florida Keys. Taken with a Nikon D50 and Tamron 24-135mm lens
Seven Mile Bridge, Florida Keys
This is the northern end of the Seven Mile Bridge on the highway along the Florida Keys. Photoshopped with the historic marker sign superimposed.
Jacksonville, Florida by Night
The John T. Alsop, Jr. Bridge by night with the city skyline in the background. Jacksonville, Florida
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Tower and Cables, Golden Gate Bridge
This is the northen tower of the Golden Gate Bridge
Looking Up At Cyclops
Looking up at the north tower of the Golden Gate Bridge, straddling the tower.
Looking Up at the Golden Gate Bridge
This is the northen tower of the Golden Gate Bridge
Closeup of the North Tower, Golden Gate Bridge
This is the northen tower of the Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge
The northern side of the Golden Gate Bridge.
The Pascagoula Bridge At Sunrise
A sunrise photo of the highway 90 bridge from Gautier to Pascagoula. Nikon 8008 35mm with star filter, about 30 second exposure
Pascagoula River and I-10 Bridge
Pascagoula River and I-10 Bridge. This section of the Pascagoula River was one of my favorite for boating. It was a straight and deep channel, and a wonderful place for high-speed boat runs.
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