Pearl Street Railroad Overpass

Most Recent Visit: May 7, 2006

This bridge is one of two stone arch overpass bridges I found in Covington. This single span bridge features a more round arch shape than its High Street neighbor, and spans a shorter distance as well. This railroad is long abandoned, and portions have been turned into rail-trails, and others have been removed completely. One section near this bridge was excavated away apparently to make way for some building. This project is apparently on-going and plans are to demolish this historic bridge. Covington already demolished another stone arch that was on Wall Street. Covington is foolish to destroy such beautiful examples of stone construction and engineering. Countless towns across the country are not blessed with these graceful structures, and as such these should instead be preserved. These bridges do not harm anything or anyone, except for perhaps trucks who might not be able to fit under them. However, it is likely that residents who live in the area do not mind any decrease in truck traffic these bridges provide. Pearl Street is not a through route anyhow, so the "we need to demolish these bridges for truck traffic" excuse is void in this circumstance. Thus, there is not a single reason to demolish the Pearl Street Bridge, but there are many reasons to preserve it.

 Note also that this rail line crosses the Stillwater River, but it was all overgrown and I never wandered back to see if a railroad truss bridge might span the river there.