2025 Bridgehunter Awards: Category- Bridge of the Year

Hyde Hall Covered Bridge in New York: This bridge turns 200 this year and has the dubious title of being the oldest covered bridge in America. Link: https://nystateparks.blog/2025/09/22/at-glimmerglass-state-park-americas-oldest-covered-bridge-turns-200/

Chemnitz Viaduct in Germany: This 120+ year old viaduct was renovated thoroughly by the German Railways, thanks to efforts by the community to save it from demolition. It has become the symbol of the city and its European Cultural Year 2025

Lime Kiln Bridge in Missouri: The wrongful demise of this historic bridge marked the beginning of an era where government officials and contractors could get away with lying to and snubbing others of the historic heritage. Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1135229034239585

Old Stone Fort Bridge in Tennessee: This bridge became a symbol for many of the wrongful reasons, such as descretation, destruction and disturbance. The bridge is still standing but its life is hanging by a thread. Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/642068561168923

Gokteik Bridge in Myammar: The once picturesque historic viaduct, the country's icon, was bombed during the civil war in July. Interesting is the fact that the bridge was repaired in record time and is now open to traffic Link: https://www.gnlm.com.mm/gokteik-bridge-restoration-marks-triumph-in-preserving-historic-landmark/

Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts: This bridge was restored to its former glory and has become a symbol of how bridges of such beauty can withstand the test of time.

St. Louis Rail to Trail Bridge in Saskatchewan, Canada: A decade after its closure, efforts succeeded in restoring and repurposing a rare railroad bridge: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6990950

River Canard Bridge in Ontario, Canada. This rare Marsh arch bridge was dedicated by the province for its history and its rather rare design: https://windsornewstoday.ca/windsor/news/2025/11/15/historic-bridge-commemorated-by-provincial-plaque

Kilrea Bridge in Northern Ireland: The 18th Century structure was closed just three years after its full-scale restoration. Its future is in doubt and has been talked about a lot. Link: https://www.highwaysmagazine.co.uk/news/nations-and-regions/historic-bridge-closed-structural-concerns

Messina Suspension Bridge: The once mega project has become a mega controversy in Italy and Europe: https://courthousenews.com/italy-court-stalls-sicily-bridge-triggers-melonis-fury/

Red Bridge in Yerevan, Armenia: A bridge ruin comes back to life in a massive restoration effort. Built originally in the 13th Century. Link: https://www.1lurer.am/en/2025/11/17/Yerevan-s-historic-Red-Bridge-reopens-after-restoration/1417544

Black Sabbath Bridge in Birmingham, UK: The unique arch bridge spanning a canal was the starting point of the career of Ozzie Osbourne and it was the homecoming for the late rockstar, who died in July at the age of 76. LInk: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2025/08/12/bhc-pic-of-the-week-nr-335-tribute-to-ozzy-osbourne-and-black-sabbath/

2025 Bridgehunter Awards: Category- Bridge of the Year

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