Before they built the new road between Trenton and Fairview, the short cut from Williston to Sidney was to take a gravel road that crossed the one lane/railroad Snowden (sp?) bridge. Both it and the Fairview bridge were constructed such that the middle section could be raised to allow steamboats to journey on up the Yellowstone. I really like that old bridge and used to go there every once in awhile for no other reason than just to see it. Oddly - I didn't learn about the other one until many years later even though they are only a few miles apart. I think they are virtually identical - but the Snowden bridge doesn't have the added attraction of a tunnel. But if you ever have the opportunity, they are worth seeing.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Snowden Bridge
Before they built the new road between Trenton and Fairview, the short cut from Williston to Sidney was to take a gravel road that crossed the one lane/railroad Snowden (sp?) bridge. Both it and the Fairview bridge were constructed such that the middle section could be raised to allow steamboats to journey on up the Yellowstone. I really like that old bridge and used to go there every once in awhile for no other reason than just to see it. Oddly - I didn't learn about the other one until many years later even though they are only a few miles apart. I think they are virtually identical - but the Snowden bridge doesn't have the added attraction of a tunnel. But if you ever have the opportunity, they are worth seeing.
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