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Sligo Bridge

Sligo Bridge

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Jul 02, 2009 13:35

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It carries US70 over center hill lake. This bridge was made necessary by the formation of Center Hill Lake in the late 40's. Old highway 26 crossed this spot when it was just a river, and I have heard that the old span is still down there, below the water. Picture taken from the Sligo marina. UPDATE: This is one of the very last truss bridges built in the state. There are plans to remove and replace this bridge in the future.