Bridges once terrified me. When I was a kid we used to visit a farmer in Wstern NJ. Just before the farm we had to cross a wooden railroad trestle. One lane only. Boards were missing. The structure groaned under the weight of the car.  It looked rotted …. because it was. My dad used to say — “I hope we make it across this time“.  It took me a few years to realize he was fucking with me, and until I felt comfortable crossing the George Washington bridge.  Now?  I’ll drive many miles out of my way to see a cool … Continue reading 16 Awesome Bridges