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2025 Bridgehunter Awards: Category- Best Kept Secret Individual Bridge

by Jason Smith ·
Detroit Bridge at Salford Quays, England: https://salfordquaydaily.wordpress.com/2019/03/12/a-quick-history-of-the-quays-iconic-detroit-bridge/
% (1 votes)
Zapopan Bridge in Guadalajara, Mexico. Link: https://mexiconewsdaily.com/culture/the-historical-bridges-beneath-guadalajara/
% (0 votes)
River Canard Bridge in LaSalle, Ontario, Canada: This bridge is the rarest example of a Marsh arch bridge in Ontario and one that was built during the Great Depression. The first crossing was built more than 200 years ago
% (0 votes)
An Arch Bridge made of Plastic at Hannacroix Creek Preserve in New Baltimore, New York: This bridge was constructed solely out of plastic- specifically more than 68,000 plastic milk jugs. Info here: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2025/04/30/best-kept-secret-a-bridge-made-of-plastic/
% (4 votes)
Tidal Basin Inlet Bridge in Washington, DC: The Nation's Capital has many unique bridges, but none like this one, which has two functions: appearance and flood protection: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2025/02/25/best-kept-secret-tidal-basin-inlet-bridge-in-dc/
% (0 votes)
Marchand Covered Bridge in Quebec, Canada. This bridge is the longest in Quebec but one of the most unique in Canada: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2025/08/09/best-kept-secret-marchand-covered-bridge-pont-couvert-marchand-near-fort-coulonge-quebec/
% (1 votes)
Esradon Arch Bridge in New Brunswick, Canada. Carleton County has two historic bridges worth visiting: The world's longest Hartford Covered Bridge and this rare arch bridge built of stone: https://www.eastcoasttester.com/the-bridges-of-carleton-county/
% (2 votes)
Victoria Falls Bridge in Africa: This bridge came up in many articles this year and for a good reason. It's one of the best tourist attractions in Africa: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/best-kept-secret-victoria-falls-bridge-in-africa/
% (4 votes)
St. Ives Arch Bridge in Cambridgeshire, England: This Medieval arch bridge is famous for its gothic design and its church tower in the center span. Link: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2025/03/26/best-kept-secret-st-ives-bridge-in-cambridgeshire-uk/
% (1 votes)
Grosse Ile Toll Bridge (a.k.a. Voigt’s Bridge) in Michigan: This 1912 truss span feature rare truss designs and a swing span. Both are rare to find these days: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2025/06/04/best-kept-secret-grosse-ile-toll-bridge-a-k-a-voigts-bridge/
% (1 votes)
Yolo Causeway near Sacramento, California: This relict of 100 years ago can be seen today: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2025/04/01/yolo-causeway-near-sacramento/
% (0 votes)
Arlington Pedestrian Bridge in Brisbane, Australia: Built in 2001, this bowstring arch bridge is unusual for bridge designs. Link: https://bridgehunterschronicles.wordpress.com/2025/12/09/arlington-bridge-in-brisbane-aus/
% (0 votes)
Pont Y Cafnau Iron Bridge in Wales: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pont-y-Cafnau
% (3 votes)
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