The world’s first all steel bridge was completed in 1879. The bridge served adequately for 20 years. With the increased weight and speed of the trains, a new bridge was built in 1899 beside the original. The old bridge was then demolished.

The world’s first all steel bridge was completed in 1879. The bridge served adequately for 20 years. With the increased weight and speed of the trains, a new bridge was built in 1899 beside the original. The old bridge was then demolished.