I took in a gorgeous and warm weekend and ventured down to Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in Tennessee to do some early spring backpacking. While I was down there, I stumbled across many old and abandoned railroads that were worth more than a few photographs, but some time researching about their origins and demise. read more »

Thereabouts in Ohio exist a number of unique and historic structures that almost become unnoticed to our untrained eyes, blazing down the highways at such high rate of speed that we seemingly pass up the details of our infrastructure. read more »

The Blennerhassett Bridge carries U.S. Route 50 (Appalachian Corridor D) across the Ohio River, connecting Belpre, Ohio to Parkersburg, West Virginia. It is distinctive for its tied-arch design and for its graceful crossing over Blennerhassett Island. read more »

The Augusta Ferry shuttles automobiles and passengers across the Ohio River between Augusta, Kentucky and U.S. Route 52 in Ohio, one mile west of Higginsport. read more »

Charleston, West Virginia, home to over 50,000 residents in the Mountain State's largest city, is the financial, cultural and governmental center of the state. The Kanawha River slices through the heart of the city, lined with riverfront parks that draw thousands to pursue recreational opportunities, such as boating, fishing and trail running. Heavy industries also line the river, all with their own docks and access points. Numerous crossings span this busy waterway, including several record-breakers. read more »

The state of West Virginia is set to break another record for bridge construction with the completion of a supplemental Kanawha River crossing between Dunbar and South Charleston. read more »

The Brent Spence Bridge carries Interstates 71 and 75 across the Ohio River, connecting Covington, Kentucky to Cincinnati, Ohio. First envisioned in the 1950s as a modern river crossing connecting Cincinnati to Kentucky. read more »

With spring approaching, I thought it'd be best to upload some recent captures of various bridges along the Ohio River and Big Sandy River, from the Brent Spence Bridge in Cincinnati, to two aging but massive railroad spans. Enjoy these updates to Bridges & Tunnels for late March! read more »

The Valley View Ferry carries Kentucky State Route 169 between Fayette and Madison Counties in Kentucky. read more »

Today marks the completion of major site updates for Bridges & Tunnels after an eight-month hiatus. What's been updated since 2008? read more »