Clarks Fork River Bridge - Montana: Took a detour off the Hwy. to find relocate this old, one lane, truss bridge and the large Osprey/Eagle nest. Spent many fun days with our kids...

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Took a detour off the Hwy. to find relocate this old, one lane, truss bridge and the large Osprey/Eagle nest. Spent many fun days with our kids fishing and camping along this river...lots of fond memories.

As you approach the bridge from the north

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Approach from the south
Approach from the south...

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About to cross the bridge
About to cross the bridge...

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The nest...still in use although the Osprey fledged and left the nest

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Nice to see a young couple enjoy fishing the river

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DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Nice job! Love bridges!

Will be in Gardiner Sept 20-Oct 10 if you're out for a ride!

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

jederick wrote:

Took a detour off the Hwy. to find relocate this old, one lane, truss bridge and the large Osprey/Eagle nest. Spent many fun days with our kids fishing and camping along this river...lots of fond memories.

Beautiful, Jim! I was going to ask if it was still in use, then I saw that it is! It looks like it could use a coat of paint, just for the users confidence, if nothing else!

We just drove across the country on I-90. I lost count of the number of times that we crossed the Clark's Fork River!!

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Retired CPO wrote:

Beautiful, Jim! I was going to ask if it was still in use, then I saw that it is! It looks like it could use a coat of paint, just for the users confidence, if nothing else!

We just drove across the country on I-90. I lost count of the number of times that we crossed the Clark's Fork River!!

You were likely lost and driving in circles to begin with!

Your co-pilot was napping.

Actually, you were probably the co-pilot, so I take it all back!

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

jederick wrote:

Took a detour off the Hwy. to find relocate this old, one lane, truss bridge and the large Osprey/Eagle nest. Spent many fun days with our kids fishing and camping along this river...lots of fond memories.

Gorgeous shots, but is it a truss bridge because of some kind of hernia caused by supporting a giant locomotive

MosheR Loc: New York City

jederick wrote:

Took a detour off the Hwy. to find relocate this old, one lane, truss bridge and the large Osprey/Eagle nest. Spent many fun days with our kids fishing and camping along this river...lots of fond memories.

Now THAT'S a bridge!! And those are great photos of a bridge. Thanks for posting these.

Mel

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

jederick wrote:

Took a detour off the Hwy. to find relocate this old, one lane, truss bridge and the large Osprey/Eagle nest. Spent many fun days with our kids fishing and camping along this river...lots of fond memories.

I like 1 and 3 the most.

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

DaveO wrote:

Nice job! Love bridges!

Will be in Gardiner Sept 20-Oct 10 if you're out for a ride!

Thanks Dave, and I will let you know about those dates. They currently look doubtful as my AMD has taken a small turn for the worse. Getting shots in my right (dominant) eye and hope to alleviate some of the damage and constrain the progress. Will be a few more months before I know how the treatment is progressing. Focusing through the viewfinder is hit and miss as the cloud is in the center and large. My left eye has "dry" AMD and the prescription has changed for it...just got new glasses delivered today so will see how it works out.

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Retired CPO wrote:

Beautiful, Jim! I was going to ask if it was still in use, then I saw that it is! It looks like it could use a coat of paint, just for the users confidence, if nothing else!

We just drove across the country on I-90. I lost count of the number of times that we crossed the Clark's Fork River!!

That is a hoot, Chief...had the same experience driving to Coeur d Alene recently. It was an old bridge 40-50 years ago when we were first in the area...glad it is still available for us old wuss's!!

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

DaveO wrote:

You were likely lost and driving in circles to begin with!

Your co-pilot was napping.

Actually, you were probably the co-pilot, so I take it all back!

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

joecichjr wrote:

Gorgeous shots, but is it a truss bridge because of some kind of hernia caused by supporting a giant locomotive

Thanks Joe...no train crossings on this bridge...cars/trucks and foot traffic only!!

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

MosheR wrote:

Now THAT'S a bridge!! And those are great photos of a bridge. Thanks for posting these.

Mel

Many thanks, Mel...fun to see again, haven't been this way in 25 years or so.

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

photophile wrote:

I like 1 and 3 the most.

You always pick out the best ones, Karin!!

JustJill Loc: Iowa

jederick wrote:

Took a detour off the Hwy. to find relocate this old, one lane, truss bridge and the large Osprey/Eagle nest. Spent many fun days with our kids fishing and camping along this river...lots of fond memories.

I love old bridges! Great series!

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

You are the master of the back roads, Jim!