Hiya wayfarer fam! This is my first bridge submission, and looking for some guidance on this one. Hoping to be able to resubmit with some tweaks and guidance from y’all Or maybe it really is a nay - lmk what you think!
Additional context - This one went into “Under Review” instead of voting.
*Accessing the submission may be unsafe*
The pin placed for this is on the bridge, on a publicly accessible sidewalk.
I did not include additional supporting photos from on the bridge - think this may help?
*Lacks uniqueness or historical and cultural meaning*
Though I was able to find history of the bridge, the bridge does not have a plaque or commemoration in any way.
Built in 1964, it is 50+ years old, but has not made it to the Historical Landmark category
The bridge is pedestrian, bike, and vehicle bridge with protected walkways on each side.
Below you will see the X in red, where I stood to take the picture, with an arrow pointing to where the bridge is. There really isn’t a great way to photograph a bridge and make the wayspot photo compelling. A photo from above doesn’t actually capture the bridge itself, and thought this would work for photographing it
On the bridge is another wayspot University Heights Neighborhood sign, est 1888 - thinking maybe supporting info could be presented in a different light.
The problem with this bridge is that is definitely not pedestrian safe. It is solely for vehicles. What matters for bridges is walking across the bridge itself, not under the bridge.
I also do not think it is remotely interesting and not worthy of exploration, as it is simply road infrastructure.
It does have safe pedestrian access. There is a guard rail separating the sidewalk from the traffic lanes. But I agree that it is not the kind of bridge that is eligible. The kinds of bridges that are typically eligible are “pedestrian bridges” meaning that they are not for vehicle traffic.
I also don’t think this is really a historic bridge, being built in the 60s doesn’t sell it for me as historic as in old, and there’s nothing to suggest that its historic in terms of being otherwise special
Regarding History - Yeeeaaaah, the original Bridge was wooden, and very cool, built in 1924, then replaced by this bridge. Wasn’t sure about the nomination so I figured it I would try and see what would come of it. Appreciate the input @seaprincesshnb. Talking eligible bridges - dual-purpose birdges with a historical plaque seem to qualify (at least I have seen them in games).
& yes - It is for sure pedestrian safe - gets used daily by myself and many others.
There are sidewalks, with protected rails/walkways, on both sides of the bridge. I tried looking to see if there is a photo from google maps that shows a pedestrian on the bridge.. but unfortunately the time of day has everyone at work, bahaha.
@frealafgb What would sell it for you? What would make this bridge eligible - If it had a plaque?
no sweat. i’m not trying to make my case that it is eligible - just trying to learn and grow and foster community
at this point the question becomes: what would qualify it as historical - and thusly eligible? is it missing a historical plaque to really drive it home?
My history (all UK) with bridges it has to have something extra…
My 1st was a very standard, in desperate need of a cleanup / re-paint footpath. With no attempt to “big it up” I did mention that it connected 2 halves of a village that had been split when a main road was built. After reading here I didn’t think it had a chance but left it as it had already gone to Voting. Accepted.
A Grade II listed h.u.m.p back bridge, previously traffic only but changed to pedestrian when a new bridge bypassed it. Easy Accept.
A now closed, blocked at both ends bridge that got plenty of coverage during the 1984 Miners Strike. Thought it being recent history famous (or infamous) would have made it but Rejected. Would possibly go through with more work.
The general premise is the same as for everything - Exercise, Social, Exploration.
Each wayspot must meet at least one of these. So, for a bridge, think about whether it strongly assists with exercise, is a place to be social or a place to explore.
For exercise, it generally needs to be on a trail or in a park or over a ditch, but almost certainly needs to be non-vehicular.
For exploration, it needs to be a special, interesting bridge.
For social, I struggle to imagine a bridge meeting this element.
Call me silly…. but I think this was the easiest way to consolidate all of the information into something I totally understand! Thanks for taking this one all the way!
Or maybe it really is a nay - lmk what you think!
