The Howard Bridge is Lost!

Photo: 2004 rj

On Monday June 11th the historic 1872 iron truss Howard Bridge over the Kokosing River in Knox county was torn down! (see video) Mt. Vernon's mayor Richard Mavis had proposed saving the bridge by moving it to Foundation Park in that city but he could not convince the City Council to approve their portion of the funding. This is a sad day for Ohio "bridgers". We hope the $12,000 saved is well spent!

The status of the Mill Road Bowstring bridge that was also to be moved is uncertain.