recalcitrant1 Loc: Northern Illinois

More shots of the Mother Road. This time, some of the unique and historic bridges. All taken in May of this year. Canon 60D with 18-135 mm lens.

Wooden bridge in Eastern New Mexico along the early (dirt road) alignment of Rte. 66


38 "pony Truss" bridge across the South Canadian River, Western OK

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1925 Iron Bridge on the Santa Fe Trai (first alignment of 66) near Tulsa OK

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Rainbow Bridge (Marsh Arch style) Baxrter Springs Kansas

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Rainbow Bridge (on the 13 miles of Rte. 66 in SE KS

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Chain of Rocks Bridge over the Mississippi (Illinois side of the river)

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James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee

That's pretty cool and I appreciate your posting these. Route 66 is a fun route (what there is left). My favorite to look for was the old Motels and the many neon signs. Many of them sadly are gone...a few remain but in poor condition.

recalcitrant1 Loc: Northern Illinois

Agreed James, the old gas stations, cafes and signs are fascinating (and in too many cases, rotting away). Thanks for looking and commenting

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

Enjoyed the series!!!
Pat

recalcitrant1 Loc: Northern Illinois

Thanks for looking and commenting Pat

AuntieM Loc: Eastern NC

Great series.

recalcitrant1 Loc: Northern Illinois

Thanks Auntie M

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

Nice capture. Been on both bridges in Okla.

We rerouted part of 66 west. Of riverton ks. Going into Baxter springs ks.. Back in '94. Leading into rainbow bridge. Was standing there by the excavator backhoe was cutting through 66. He peeled a layer of asphalt. Where the layers came apart, on the bottom layer there was a 66 stamped into the asphalt with the shield around it. I had him cut it out an load it in my truck.

Like this one, except where this one is painted. It was stamped impression.
http://www.google.com/search?q=66+stamped+in+the+asphalt+with+shield&prmd=isvn&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&fir=IgqwNwET6LJ6nM%253A%252CHGEyVBH3bk9QjM%252C_%253BUorbO1On7dw2yM%253A%252CHGEyVBH3bk9QjM%252C_%253BM58YiMCX6LsCOM%253A%252CBqgLuSJCqF2GDM%252C_%253BVFz_KFL6p6lfJM%253A%252C9hxBxxLaCoGugM%252C_%253B0BZDWeezuWbMmM%253A%252CZ-xDF118B2x_6M%252C_%253BBSB9YD-b4bmnYM%253A%252C9hxBxxLaCoGugM%252C_%253BAUKfEYdR9qjuqM%253A%252CZX0NKCWaogjuxM%252C_%253B5mblfVdQ5BKxWM%253A%252Cr6NHqijq-P45HM%252C_%253BX-1U4gt6OAM5dM%253A%252C2tPgHeCMGFzDHM%252C_%253BwUlH6qFIOP8eFM%253A%252CZDGQp2PBAPaWoM%252C_&usg=__0wjyO-twtuC-lJzA40nh_d_LpBE%3D&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi-yYXL3OLNAhVGLSYKHQMDA4YQ7AkIKA&biw=360&bih=559#imgrc=UorbO1On7dw2yM%3A

Leicaflex Loc: Cymru

A fascination and informative series of photographs on the subject.
I have not heard of a "pony Truss" bridge before.
Well taken.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Great images !!! of some Grand Old bridges.

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

Nice set recalcitrant1 thanks for sharing.

lalezo Loc: Gainesville, FL

Great series. Thanks for sharing !

Lloyd

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Thanks for another look at Route 66.

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

I enjoyed the Iron, Rainbow and Chain of Rocks bridges most. I like the shadows on that last one.

Bushpilot Loc: Minnesota

Wonderful photos of some of the bridges along this highway that played played such a significant role in this nations history. Thanks for posting these.