The first bridges built for rail lines were typically constructed of wood, making bridges of this material appropriate for steam-era rail lines. By the mid-20th century, wooden bridges were ...

By Shannon Fiecke, Correspondent A train bridge collapsed March 23 near the Minnesota River, derailing six Union Pacific railroad cars. The six cars were carrying sugar that may have spilled into ...

(FOX40.COM) — A bridge in El Dorado County that was built over 100 years ago is closed after a “reckless” driver hit the bridge’s wooden railing early Sunday, county officials said.

Murphy Bridge. The crash caused visible damage to the bridge's wooden railing. Due to the incident and concerns over potential structural damage, officials say the bridge will be closed until it ...

Murphy Bridge, which crosses over the South Fork of the American River in Coloma, will remain closed indefinitely after a vehicle crash early Sunday Jan. 12, 2025, damaged the wood railing.