Da Bridge

On May 16, Gerrit's class went on a field trip to the construction site of the new Liberty Memorial Bridge between Mandan and Bismarck. They were the first school kids to walk on the bridge. Gerrit said he'll be able to tell his grandkids that fact.

Nancy drove to transport some of the kids but she had Samantha and Donovan along and they were not allowed on the site, so they waited in the minivan. She sent the camera with Gerrit.

Goofing around before starting the tour. That boy's name is Sawyer. They are on the Mandan (west) side of the river.

Ya, this is a big piece of paper on the wall with a drawing of a bridge on it.

Looking east under the old bridge. That bridge will be demolished. It was first opened for traffic in 1922.

Under the new bridge, looking towards the west.

Walking up the approach to the bridge, on the west side.

One of the workers had taken concrete and made what looks like a lion's head on the approach to the old bridge.

Gerrit was surprised I knew this was an expansion joint. Yes, sometimes I amaze even myself. Just kidding! I'm pretty sure most people know what an expansion joint looks like.

They walked up fairly close to where they were pouring. The wet "blankets" are to keep the concrete moist while curing.