This is a view from the bridge, overlooking the Missouri River. The bridge you see in the background is Highway 6.
Did you know that the Missouri River, which is nicknamed "The Big Muddy", is the longest river in the United States? It begins in Three Forks, Montana and stretches all the way down to St. Louis, Missouri, 2,341 miles away, where it meets up with the Mississippi River. Its watershed covers one-sixth of the United States, encompassing 530,000 square miles of land.
info courtesy sign near the river
We saw this cute sculpture of a whale while on the bridge.
Here is the bridge from afar. You can really appreciate the size of it in this photo.
Right near where I took the above photo stood this huge sculpture entitled, "Labor". According to a nearby sign, "This monument is a salute to the dedication and hard work of all those who built the grand city of Omaha. It is a tribute to the men and women who worked for and continue to forge a better life for themselves, their families, and their community. The monument is a reminder of what men and women of all walks of life can accomplish by working together. Their commitment will never be forgotten."
The five bronze figures are 8 feet tall and each weigh 800 pounds. The three large ladles weigh 6,000 pounds each while the one at the top weighs 4,000 pounds. Out of the 5 statues, 3 were supposed to be women. I tried my darnedest to figure out which were women and I came up short.
It's possible the one in the sunlight (background) is a woman!
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I adore bridges, have since I was small...great pics.
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another great looking curving bridge (that would scare face off me to drive over!)
ReplyDeleteoo i really like the bronze sculpture...and what a cool bridge...its got a wicked curve too it eh?
ReplyDeleteWOW! Once again you have shown us some amazing things that have been unseen by me to this point. That bridge is too cool. I wonder if I would be scared to walk it due to the height - - perhaps not. The sculptures are fantastic, too. There is such detail in them.
ReplyDeleteMy that's a lot of walking! When I see bridges I can't help but admire the folk who construct them. Thanks for sharing, Pat.
ReplyDeleteAgain, thank you for the history...beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis bridge simply soars!
ReplyDeleteLove the bronze sculpture, too
Another great post!! I love the fact that it is a pedestrian bridge and that you can take your time as you stroll across the river without the sounds and smells of vehicles!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a looong pedestrian bridge! I had to go double check the length of 3000 feet, because Carola also posted an interesting foot bridge that is 780 feet and according to the marketing material is the longest in the world. That is clearly old news, as yours is a newer and much longer bridge.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this informative post. This bridge is very long and impressive. I like those statues too!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos from this very long bridge. Realy impressiv construction.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes amazing that we both posted pedestrian bridges. I like them so much.
Cool bridges.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo of the bridge. Thanks for sharing photos and info!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, sophisticated bridge. I hear of the Missouri River and I think of Huck Finn or Laura Ingalls Wilder - bet it look different in their day.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pics...what is that tall white stick on the bridge for? To tell the water level in case of a flood??
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bridge. I'm glad you inclued the people on the pedestrian, it really gives an idea of the size of those towers.
ReplyDeleteThe statues are amazing, when I enlarged your last photo the details on the man's face is remarkable.
I'm glad you got people on the bridge, which gives perspective. There are so many sights in this country you have posted that I never knew about. And no, I did not know that the Missouri is the longest.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing bridge. I learn so much from your travels. Thanks for sharing, and for the life of me, I can't tell which one could be a woman!
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ReplyDeleteI love all your posts.
Thank You.
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Joni