It was sad to see the old railway bridge dismantled and gone from Port Huron. I always used to be fascinated by it while viewing it from Sarnia. Excellent video Paul. 👍
Hello Paul, you did a great and impressive coverage, but it's so sad that you had a reason to do this. To see this technical monument getting destroyed is a real mess. The bridge wasn't used for a long time, but it showed the "art of work" the engineers did in these times. Thank you for a great video.
I'm sad to see it come down; I grew up in Sarnia during the '50s & '60s and saw it those days almost every day, even a few times when trains were crossing it. Port Huron's skyline will always be different.
Was visiting up there last year and admired that old bridge. A real work of art and engineering. Keep us posted with update on the progress of the demolition. Thanks!
My Dad worked on this bridge returning from WW2. In the 60's it was our Huck Finn play ground as kids. We would fish there on the wooden piles and climb up the ladders on a dare.
I would have thought it would much safer and easier to demo in the down position, but they didn’t ask me. Maybe it couldn’t be lowered. Keep us updated if possible. Thanks!
The bridge was last operated in 1973, and was last reported as operable in 1978, but was never used after 1973. It probably would have cost more to make the necessary repairs to lower the bridge than it would have been worth for the Yacht Club. But that's by my assumption.
Pre atom bomb steel, must be good for something, maybe a bridge or something,,,,,,I agree with the fella that said it would have been easier to take it down when it was down. But then, everything looks easier from shore.
The bridge was last operated in 1973, and was last reported as operable in 1978, but was never used after 1973. It probably would have cost more to make the necessary repairs to lower the bridge than it would have been worth for the Yacht Club.
The bridge was last operated in 1973, and was last reported as operable in 1978, but was never used after 1973. It probably would have cost more to make the necessary repairs to lower the bridge than it would have been worth for the Yacht Club.
Just curious. Do you ever think that your drone is distracting and dangerous for workers like this? Personally I wouldn't fly in situation like this. Too close. Too distracting.
@@edwardhasiak7961 Good to know. Because any distraction whether it be sight or sound is not good for workers in dangerous situations. All it takes is one mistake.....and it could be over.
Lift mechanism possibly no longer operable. Even if lowered once dissasembly begun operation probably no longer feasable as structure balance/integrity would be off. Even tho demolition easier w/bridge down the waterway would be closed for the duration which might not have been acceptable.
The bridge was last operated in 1973, and was last reported as operable in 1978, but was never used after 1973. It probably would have cost more to make the necessary repairs to lower the bridge than it would have been worth for the Yacht Club.
It was sad to see the old railway bridge dismantled and gone from Port Huron. I always used to be fascinated by it while viewing it from Sarnia. Excellent video Paul. 👍
Been listening to chat at PH cam, was curious, you answered all questions. Thanks Paul
Great video footage, Paul. Thank you!
Many thanks!
Hello Paul, you did a great and impressive coverage, but it's so sad that you had a reason to do this. To see this technical monument getting destroyed is a real mess. The bridge wasn't used for a long time, but it showed the "art of work" the engineers did in these times. Thank you for a great video.
I'm sad to see it come down; I grew up in Sarnia during the '50s & '60s and saw it those days almost every day, even a few times when trains were crossing it. Port Huron's skyline will always be different.
Excellent footage!
I’m
Happy you were here.
Great job! Please keep us updated!
Thanks for the video.
Was visiting up there last year and admired that old bridge. A real work of art and engineering. Keep us posted with update on the progress of the demolition. Thanks!
My Dad worked on this bridge returning from WW2. In the 60's it was our Huck Finn play ground as kids. We would fish there on the wooden piles and climb up the ladders on a dare.
This is one of the few and of the largest of this type of bridge left in the world.
Worthy archrival. Historical! Video is 1000 words.
Great Video Paul!
Thanks!
Thanks for being on top of the situation! Pun intended!
Thanks You Genny....
Dangitt I used to swim across to the bridge from Canada to climb up that old thing and jump off. Black river.
How
@@Someyungrebel Point Edward Ontario.
Shame on the Yacht club and the State of Michigan for allowing this Historic bridge being brought down.
I would have thought it would much safer and easier to demo in the down position, but they didn’t ask me. Maybe it couldn’t be lowered. Keep us updated if possible. Thanks!
The bridge was last operated in 1973, and was last reported as operable in 1978, but was never used after 1973. It probably would have cost more to make the necessary repairs to lower the bridge than it would have been worth for the Yacht Club. But that's by my assumption.
@@TheUnflushedToilet thanks
Hands up for every hooligan that climbed that bridge 👋
First off, how did this bridge begin to burn? It was a piece of the skyline, there, too. Sad it has been removed.
nice
Thanks Dray For Your Kind Thoughts.....
Sad to see it go.
Pre atom bomb steel, must be good for something, maybe a bridge or something,,,,,,I agree with the fella that said it would have been easier to take it down when it was down. But then, everything looks easier from shore.
those timbers are so old and oil-soaked! Good luck with that!
Wouldn't it have been easier to lower the bridge before setting it on fire?
The bridge was last operated in 1973, and was last reported as operable in 1978, but was never used after 1973. It probably would have cost more to make the necessary repairs to lower the bridge than it would have been worth for the Yacht Club.
Why are the demoing it ? Rails closed
Port Huron Yacht Club Wants It Gone..... SMH
@@paulmurray4106 so sad.
Interesting…. Stuff already going in the river 🤦♀️. So much for protecting the environment.
Would it had not been easier to have lower the bridge and then take it apart? Surely if it's up it would come down
The bridge was last operated in 1973, and was last reported as operable in 1978, but was never used after 1973. It probably would have cost more to make the necessary repairs to lower the bridge than it would have been worth for the Yacht Club.
An historical statue dismantled. One wonders where the remains will end up?😢
Dearborn Works steel works Detroit.
Just curious. Do you ever think that your drone is distracting and dangerous for workers like this? Personally I wouldn't fly in situation like this. Too close. Too distracting.
@@edwardhasiak7961 Good to know. Because any distraction whether it be sight or sound is not good for workers in dangerous situations. All it takes is one mistake.....and it could be over.
If they get distracted that easily then they do not belong up there.
@@dustinwickings4143 whatever you say
The Zoom Is Incredable....
About time
UGH... Just UGH
That crane looks bent to me.
Bridge should have been cut apart laying down. Nitwit engineer and planners.
Lift mechanism possibly no longer operable. Even if lowered once dissasembly begun operation probably no longer feasable as structure balance/integrity would be off. Even tho demolition easier w/bridge down the waterway would be closed for the duration which might not have been acceptable.
The bridge was last operated in 1973, and was last reported as operable in 1978, but was never used after 1973. It probably would have cost more to make the necessary repairs to lower the bridge than it would have been worth for the Yacht Club.
Very sad. A big part of history in Port Huron.🥲