I've heard that it is now illegal to take photographs of bridges. I don't know if this applies to them all, or a few. I figured that I was probably safe taking the photographs below, because this is an old bridge that is no longer used. Who knows?
Anyway, I had some time on a Saturday and wanted to go for a walk, and happened upon this bridge. It was constructed in 1927 by the Minnesota Highway Department and was designated Bridge No 4175. It spans the Minnesota River at Shakopee. While it is no longer used for vehicular traffic, people often walk across it. The underside appeared to be a place where wanna-be gangbangers or graffiti "artists" like to hang out. I like seeing & photographing all of the different aspects of architecture and this bridge had plenty. Arches, metal braces, etc. It is a testiment to the workmanship of the men that built this structure, that it remains sturdy & standing to this day. Click on the photographs for a larger view.
Anyway, I had some time on a Saturday and wanted to go for a walk, and happened upon this bridge. It was constructed in 1927 by the Minnesota Highway Department and was designated Bridge No 4175. It spans the Minnesota River at Shakopee. While it is no longer used for vehicular traffic, people often walk across it. The underside appeared to be a place where wanna-be gangbangers or graffiti "artists" like to hang out. I like seeing & photographing all of the different aspects of architecture and this bridge had plenty. Arches, metal braces, etc. It is a testiment to the workmanship of the men that built this structure, that it remains sturdy & standing to this day. Click on the photographs for a larger view.
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