Knox & Kane Pics From July 22, 2003

The Kinzua Viaduct Collapse

The Kinzua Viaduct, originally built in 1882 of iron, then in 1900 of steel, stood for 103 years until an F1 tornado brought most of the incredible 301 foot structure down. The bridge was 2,053 feet long and had been closed to trains and pedestrians for repairs totalling $1 million. These horrific images are from the day after.

As I walk toward the bridge, many trees are down and across the Knox & Kane's right-of-way.

After a long hike, I finally come into view of the bridge. In the distance on the left you can see the far side of the bridge.

This is the south end. Notice the huge amount of downed trees in this spot. Also note the few standing trees are half gone and have no bark. From a view in the Bradford Era, I am standing in the path of a tornado.

On my way out, I look back toward the bridge. If you click the thumbnail, you can see ropes across the end of the bridge and one person about half way out on it. On the far side, some steel appears to be ripped up and hanging.

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	As I walk toward the bridge, many trees are down and across the Knox & Kane's right-of-way.
	After a long hike, I finally come into view of the bridge. In the distance on the left you can see the far side of the bridge.
	This is the south end. Notice the huge amount of downed trees in this spot. Also note the few standing trees are half gone and have no bark. From a view in the Bradford Era, I am standing in the path of a tornado.
	On my way out, I look back toward the bridge. If you click the thumbnail, you can see ropes across the end of the bridge and one person about half way out on it. On the far side, some steel appears to be ripped up and hanging.