Tag Archives: Bridge

Lendal Bridge and Tower

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Lendal Bridge was the second of the three modern road bridges built over the River Ouse at York (the first being Ouse Bridge which has existed since as early as the ninth century). The bridge replaced an earlier ferry service, which had operated from Barker Tower, on the south-west bank, to Lendal Tower.

Lendal Tower has stood next to the River Ouse since about the 1300. It was originally part of the City’s defenses. In medieval times a great iron chain which was stored in the tower was pulled across the river to Barker Tower on the opposite bank.

Lendal Bridge over River Ouse York
Transport Over and Under Lendal Bridge
Lendal Tower

Cruising on River Ouse in York

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While cruising on river Ouse in York, spot many famous city landmarks, including the breath-taking gothic beauty of York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, one of the only fortifications left of the castle that oversaw York after 1066, the many bridges that cross the Ouse, the serene Museum Gardens, the medieval Guildhall and much! Biking along the river path is optional.

Cruising to View Old Architecture
Cruises on River Ouse York
Transport at River Ouse York

Walking Bridge to the Pier

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Santa Monica State Beach on the north side of the pier is separated from the city by the palisades (an ocean bluff) and the Pacific Coast Highway. A series of bridges, walkways and stairs provide access to the beach. One doesn’t have to face heavy traffic on Pacific Coast Hwy. 1, but can cross over from Ocean Blvd. to the Santa Monica Pier and beaches via a walking bridge.

Walking Bridge to the Pier

Bridge over Little Tennessee River

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A wooden bridge over Little Tennessee River in Franklin, North Carolina. Meandering for five miles through some of the most beautiful natural landscape in Franklin, the Little Tennessee River Greenway is a community recreational green space. A long stretch of uninhabited land along the river has been beautifully utilized to provide a scenic walkway through several natural habitats including wetlands, pastures and upland woods. 

Bridge over Little Tennessee River
Leading to the Other Side

A Bend in the Bridge

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The bridge’s uniquely curved deck spans 355 feet across the Reedy River, offering spectacular views of Reedy River Falls and the vast gardens of Falls Park. Since its completion in 2004, the Liberty Bridge has become Greenville’s most recognizable landmark and a unique symbol of the city’s downtown revitalization efforts.

A Bend in the Bridge

A Bridge to View the Falls

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The Liberty Bridge- 345 ft. long, 12 ft. wide and with a concrete reinforced deck supported by a single suspension cable- is like nothing else in the US. Spanning the Reedy River in Greenville, this structure overlooks the local waterfall and the gardens at Falls Park.

A Bridge to View the Falls
A Bridge over Water

Sunset at Robert E. Lee Bridge Richmond

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The Robert E. Lee Memorial Bridge in Richmond, Virginia carries U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 301 across the James River at the Fall Line. The city acquired the original bridge from Richmond Bridge Corp in 1933, and it was named the James River Bridge but was later renamed for the Confederate general.

Sunset at Robert E Lee Bridge Richmond