bascule

 

Crossing False Creek in Vancouver.  Built around 1905, but demolished in 1921 after years of filling in the shallow creek for the railway.

Another bascule bridge, this one in Kingston, Ontario.  The Lasalle Causeway was demolished in 2024 after being severely damaged during maintenance and rehabilitation work.  It was in operation for more than a century with a temporary modular bridge in its place that opens for marine traffic.

So ends our theme of bridges for September.  For October, there isn't really a monthly theme - I guess it'll be miscellaneous.

royal albert bridge

Joining Plymouth in Devon to Saltash in Cornwall over the Tamar River.  It was opened by Prince Albert in 1859 and would be Isambard Kingdom Brunel's last work as he died 3 months later.

unique and exquisite

Ross Bridge over the Macquarie River in Tasmania 

You can read more about one of the oldest bridges in Australia that was built by convicts here

connecting

From Kuala Lumpur, perhaps the most popular postcard showing a connecting bridge

or, for a bridge that is a fair bit older, how about this one at Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin

this pedestrian bridge in Viljandi (Riga) connects the castle ruins to the manor park.  it once crossed a moat, which is now a 15 metre (49') valley

scenic

 

I don't know where this river is located but it is a pretty spot.  I like the inclusion of what looks like white Pekin ducks heading under the high arched stone bridge.

an unnamed river for Sunday Stamps

congratulations

a refresh 

high bridge

 original Warren Truss High Bridge

demolished around 1987.  built in 1889 and designed for wagons.  this card is from around 1910

joy and happiness

 May joy and happiness fill every minute of your day

motivation for a Tuesday

day 25 of NaBloPoMo

out for a walk

some peopled landscape views

The Humber Bridge, at one time the longest single span suspension bridge in the world (it is now 14th).

The back of the card reads "riding a bike, and strolling together. the moments spent with family flow by, where each instant feels eternal" (as translated by the postcrosser from Taipei)

day 13 of NaBloPoMo

swing bridge

 a popular tourist attraction

I would love to see this bridge in operation.  It connects the Sundestrand (the only south facing beach in Germany)  with the southern part of Wilhelmshaven

water

For all of my life, I have always lived near water - in many cases within walking distance of a lake, a creek, canal, river, or a pond.  I cannot imagine living somewhere without a body of water,  but I also cannot imagine going through some of the cataclysmic flooding such water can bring.  Any floods near me have been, well, not devastating.

I am fortunate to live near Niagara Falls.  And it's fortunate that I really like it there.  Sure, there is a bit of tacky touristy hell there, but the falls themselves are magnificent and I will happily drive past them at any time of the year.  Especially in winter.

Oceans are okay, though with the latest tsunami threats in the Pacific, I'd be happier on a calm cruise in Estonia.

maybe add a few islands

or a waterfall

Rivers in a city are especially attractive as they provide an opportunity for bridges.  I have been known to go miles out of my way for a waterfall or bridge.  (I've been to Milford Sound, but not Prague)

sometimes, you can't really escape water, and that's fine with me

my happy place: anywhere near water

fading

Although this is from China, it seems to be an image of Singapore (I recognize The Merlion).  Turns out it's a joint issue.  I do like the watercolour effect.

And, what looks like a foggy view of Amsterdam beyond the Magere (Skinny) Bridge

covered and swinging

 Howe Covered Bridge in Vermont, 1879

artist David Binzen

Chattanooga, Tennessee

(I love saying this name!)

very short video

next week, we cross the bridge to find some food

autumn splendour

Agawa Canyon in Northern Ontario

"Remember Your Friends - Send Post Cards"

 

Nature's woods tinted in autumn colours thrill the passengers on  the canyon tour as the train passes over one of the high trestles on the run

to infinity and beyond

Opened on the eve of the Summer Games in 2004 for the Olympic Flame to cross 

joining Rio on the Peloponnese peninsula to Antirio on mainland Greece over the Gulf of Corinth

no longer in use, this bridge opened in 1929, two months before the Wall St crash

 postmarked 1954

 

a bridge that was started in 1954 and completed in 1957, the five mile long Mackinac connects the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan over the Straits of Mackinac that separates Lakes Huron and Michigan

There is a driver assistance program where, for a fee, you can have someone drive your vehicle for you if you are fearful. Around 1,000 people take advantage of this every year.

 

arches

The Huron Street Bridge

One of the most photographed spots in Stratford, this bridge was built in 1885.  It was meant to be a triple arch, but the river (Avon) was too narrow, and now it is the only double arched aqueduct road bridge still in use for road traffic in North America.

Below is the Stone Arch Bridge, built 1847.  It has a 90 foot span and a 60 foot arch at its centre making it "the largest stone arch in New England".  It is now part of the Cheshire Rail Trail.

bridges

the same, but different

from 1984, when Europa stamps were all the same design. Each country still managed to show some individuality

a bridge for Sunday Stamps

single span

The Humber Bridge in Yorkshire is the longest single span suspension bridge in the world that can be travelled by walking, or cycling. It is 1.4 miles long.

canadian spans

 

The Thousand Islands International Bridge connects Ivy Lea, Ontario to Alexandria Bay, New York. It was opened in 1938 and is actually a system of five bridges and roads. The top postcard shows the different bridge styles: suspension, arch, and truss.

old bridge

 

over the River Neretva