North America "WILD CARD" TAG

Old...high on hilltop. Hope the lack of clouds does not disqualify the photo.


New...Ariel Lift Bridge. This one is located in Duluth, MN
 

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Now I don't mean to be a bother about a game but....

From Wikipedia: The Aerial Lift Bridge (earlier known as the Aerial Bridge or Aerial Ferry Bridge) is a landmark in the port city of Duluth, Minnesota. The span began life in 1905 as the United States' first transporter bridge. (Only one other was ever constructed in the country, Sky Ride in Chicago).

The one in Chicago was torn down on August 29, 1935 at the end of The Worlds Fair.

Apparently only one in the country so for most of us a bit difficult to make a several day ride out to get to it. Maybe some loosening of the requirements?
 
JRob said:
Now I don't mean to be a bother about a game but....

From Wikipedia: The Aerial Lift Bridge (earlier known as the Aerial Bridge or Aerial Ferry Bridge) is a landmark in the port city of Duluth, Minnesota. The span began life in 1905 as the United States' first transporter bridge. (Only one other was ever constructed in the country, Sky Ride in Chicago).

The one in Chicago was torn down on August 29, 1935 at the end of The Worlds Fair.

Apparently only one in the country so for most of us a bit difficult to make a several day ride out to get to it. Maybe some loosening of the requirements?
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Geez, didn't realize a bridge of this sort was so rare. Stillwater had one, Until the new bridge was recently opened.
 
That bridge in Duluth appears to be the only remaining aerial lift bridge in NA--it is a form of a steel truss bridge. There are many steel truss bridges across NA.
 
I'll pick up a steel truss bridge Tuesday night if it's not already been done by then:)

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If it's agreed... then I guess we can continue with the new tag becoming:

Steel Truss Bridge:

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carpdm: Really more than a little jealous of the wing. She's gorgeous!

Do we need any approval from the Committee Regarding Anylization of Pictures? (yes... [insert impending doom music here] the CRAP Committee) :scared2::22yikes::scared2:
 
JRob said:
From Wikipedia: The Aerial Lift Bridge (earlier known as the Aerial Bridge or Aerial Ferry Bridge) is a landmark in the port city of Duluth, Minnesota. The span began life in 1905 as the United States' first transporter bridge. (Only one other was ever constructed in the country, Sky Ride in Chicago).
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I do believe we've missed two key phrases. This bridge began life as a transporter bridge, which made it unique.

In 1930, it was converted to a vertical lift bridge. Click on that link and you're redirected to the Wiki vertical lift bridge page, for which there are many examples.

BTW, a truss bridge is not the exact same as a vertical lift bridge, as a truss is in place (not a movable bridge).
 
caldercay said:
I do believe we've missed two key phrases. This bridge began life as a transporter bridge, which made it unique.

In 1930, it was converted to a vertical lift bridge. Click on that link and you're redirected to the Wiki vertical lift bridge page, for which there are many examples.

BTW, a truss bridge is not the exact same as a vertical lift bridge, as a truss is in place (not a movable bridge).
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I guess that's why the wildcard is supposed to be something more general instead of a one off thing. . .does this mean you're going on a road trip to MN to pick it up? Should be a good run[emoji3]

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Correct... it's a BRIDGE, that's good enough... let's not turn this into something impossible to find... the whole point is there are enough of whatever is being used so anyone in the country, or many in the country, have a chance of getting it... otherwise, the game stalls.
 
Mellow said:
Correct... it's a BRIDGE, that's good enough... let's not turn this into something impossible to find... the whole point is there are enough of whatever is being used so anyone in the country, or many in the country, have a chance of getting it... otherwise, the game stalls.
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Lol, I just checked and the one in Duluth is literally the only in all of North America. . The only other one in the Western Hemisphere is in Buenos Aires. .

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Mellow said:
Correct... it's a BRIDGE, that's good enough... let's not turn this into something impossible to find... the whole point is there are enough of whatever is being used so anyone in the country, or many in the country, have a chance of getting it... otherwise, the game stalls.
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Thanks Mellow,

I thank the OP for taking us to this Lift Bridge on steroids, but his challenge needs to be more general. We shouldn't be afraid of re-using an old challenge ie: another Historical Marker, old/unique building, etc.. now back to your regular riding schedule. :slv11:
 
Wow....I never thought posting the lift bridge in Duluth would create soooo much discussion. But, happy to introduce riders to points of interest in my great state. Enjoy the ride!
 
Andrew Shadow said:
I have become confused as to what exactly you are referring to. The one in Duluth is the only one of what in all of N.A.- vertical lift bridge? If so that is not the case as there at least three vertical lift bridges I can think of off the top of my head around Montréal within 30 minutes of me including one that is a lift bridge for trains. They all lift to allow shipping through the St. Lawrence seaway.
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I looked up "transportation bridges" on Google, and the only other one in the western hemisphere was listed as Buenos Aires. . .

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Andrew Shadow said:
I have become confused as to what exactly you are referring to. The one in Duluth is the only one of what in all of N.A.- vertical lift bridge? If so that is not the case as there at least three vertical lift bridges I can think of off the top of my head around Montréal within 30 minutes of me including one that is a lift bridge for trains. They all lift to allow shipping through the St. Lawrence seaway.
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That would be considered a draw bridge. There are plenty of those here too. . .wikipedia only has 9 know aerial lift bridges, in the whole world. Draw bridge pic below.
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Andrew Shadow said:
I have become confused as to what exactly you are referring to. The one in Duluth is the only one of what in all of N.A.- vertical lift bridge? If so that is not the case as there at least three vertical lift bridges I can think of off the top of my head around Montréal within 30 minutes of me including one that is a lift bridge for trains. They all lift to allow shipping through the St. Lawrence seaway.
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The OP originally tagged an Aerial Transport Bridge, which was the original design of the pictured bridge. The Duluth bridge was converted to a vertical lift, but the only other Aerial bridge built was the Chicago Worlds Fair one that was dismantled afterwards.

However, we're back on track with the OP blessing with a truss style bridge. Also with a better understanding of the general theme nature of the National Tag. State tags do excellent with the local, unique, or rare. Thanks for keeping things moving!
 
Andrew Shadow said:
No draw bridges around here anymore. All we have is vertical lift bridges. If it wasn't so hot I would go get a picture but with our high humidity it is equivalent to 115 deg. F today so I am not riding anywhere in this weather.
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105 here[emoji29]

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