US 281 - Bridge Demolition Photos

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US 281 - Bridge Demolition Photos

On March 17, 2013, the 1930s steel bridge that crossed Lake Marble Falls was demolished as part of the US 281 Bridge Replacement project. The table below contains links to photos of the demolition.

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A series of charges awaits ignition at various points across the bridge.
The charges quickly detonate across the bridge.
The steel structure falls into the water of Lake Marble Falls.
Workers begin removal of the remnants from the lake.
Crew members inspect the new bridge with a snooper truck to ensure no damage was sustained.
Workers remove debris in the shadow of the new concrete bridge spanning Lake Marble Falls.
Crew members inspect the new bridge.
TxDOT Executive Director Phil Wilson with Marble Falls and Burnet County officials and TxDOT personnel prior to the detonation.
Wilson and George Russell, mayor of Marble Falls, activate the detonator.
Marble Falls and Burnet County officials and Wilson, post-implosion.