Bridge was unique before collapse. 5 different spans to make one bridge. Warren Truss nearest was built 1917

The base of leaning pier was blown up. Site cleanup is in progress. The bridge is getting rail traffic as of evening of 3-3-04. Bridge collapse 2-19-04 A bunch of people need to be proud!!

Aquired KCS Span put in place where 2 spans collapsed. @ supports replace one that failed. It appears explosives being placed in remnant of support for final demolition . Note rail traffic on new ... (more)

New piers are driven, pile drivers gone. Welders now at work to make support for new span

Progress on piers, boats and floats everywhere, orange winter coveralls abound. Dynamite blew up most of leaning support that caused problem

Storms and fog don't slow down crack Union Pacific Bridge crew. Pile drivers going 24/7 Monster crane ready for whatever

Can see bridge support leaning about 30 degrees +. CSXT locomotive hangs by a thread as only rails support loaded Centerflow. Notice bravest guys I've seen working under car only supported by rai... (more)

CSXT locomotive hangs by a thread as only rails support loaded Centerflow. Notice bravest guys I've seen working under car only supported by rail!!!

After Picture. Support leans about 30 degrees. CSXT locomotive hangs by a thread as only rails support loaded Centerflow.