Bridges

[Amarillo]

There's a story about a construction worker who fell from Sydney Harbour Bridge to a certain death in the still warm waters below him. As he accelerated downwards he had an amazing presence of mind to throw his hammer into the water, close to his entry point, that alone disrupted the surface tension of the water and allowed him to fall into the harbour without serious injury. He went on to represent Australia as a diver, apparently.

MAN'S AMAZING ESCAPE - Fall of 170 ft. From Harbour Bridge STRUCK WATER FEET FIRST - Singleton Argus (NSW : 1880 - 1954) - 24 Oct 1930

Vincent Kelly, aged 31, had a miraculous escape from death yesterday, when he overbalanced while working on the deck of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and toppled into the harbour 170 ft. below. He turned several somersaults in his drop through space, and ...

trove.nla.gov.au

 

[The Tall Luthier]

The bridge over the river Kwai
Not so impressive as it goes but it’s the centre piece of a significant railway heritage.

 

[andyinluton]

A different view of the lifting bridge over Deptford Creek.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Walked the Mawddach Trail and crossed Barmouth bridge.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Penmaenpool toll bridge.

 

[kurienp]

Penmaenpool toll bridge.

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Did you take the Cali across? With the 2.5 t limit?

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Did you take the Cali across? With the 2.5 t limit?

No just walked past it BUT did see a Cali go over whilst we were in the pub.

 

[Amarillo]

Penmaenpool toll bridge.

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Last time I walked across there the toll was 20p.

I felt a bit aggrieved that a car with five passengers was 50p - 10p per person and the car for free!