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The definition of irony. In the shadow of the demolition of one of the most unique cantilever truss bridges in the country sits this sign proclaiming Madison, Indiana (which openly supported and promoted the demolition of this historic bridge) as a National Historic District and claims the city played a role in the growth of Indiana's historic preservation movement.
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Elevation.
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Views beside bridge.
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Portal view.
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Temporary ramp.
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Views on replacement bridge. Notice how plain looking all the trusses are.
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Views of truss.
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Pier.
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Deck removal.
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Deck removal.
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Bridge with deck removed.
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Details of bridge with deck removed.
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Deck remains.
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Overview of explosives wired to bridge.
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Details of explosives wired to bridge.
Photo Credit: Charlie Gannon For INDOT/KYTC (Official Project Photos)
Details of explosives wired to bridge.
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Blasting.
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Span falling into river.
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Distant views of span after demolition.
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Views of span after demolition.
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Views of remaining standing portion of bridge after demolition.
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Pieces hanging off the bridge after demolition.
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Bridge overview after demolition.
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These are the buttons that are pushed to blow up the bridge.
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Span immediately before blasting.
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Blasting in progress.
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Span immediately after demolition.
Photo Source: Official Project Photos, From INDOT/KYTC.
Cutting the span up and dragging the parts out of the river.
Photo Credit: Charlie Gannon For INDOT/KYTC (Official Project Photos)
Cutting on the bridge.
Photo Credit: Charlie Gannon For INDOT/KYTC (Official Project Photos)
Removing the remains of a main post.
Photo Credit: Charlie Gannon For INDOT/KYTC (Official Project Photos)
Pile of bridge parts.
Photo Credit: Charlie Gannon For INDOT/KYTC (Official Project Photos)
Explosives wired to bridge.
Photo Source: Official Project Photos, From INDOT/KYTC.
Blasting: elevation view.
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Blasting: portal view.
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Overview after demolition.
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Bridge portal view after demolition.
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Blasting: elevation view.
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Blasting details.
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Blasting: view beside bridge.
