Sunset on the General Sullivan

Completed in 1935 and closed in 1984, this particular section of General Sullivan Bridge, connecting Dover, NH to Newington, NH is considered to be the second most historic bridge in the state, next to Portsmouth's Memorial Bridge.

This is the same bridge I remember going across as a kid on our way to Hampton Beach and my mom hollering at my brothers, "Just because we're on a bridge don't think I won't stop and let you out!" Man I was scared but she threatened that a lot. Oh yeah, those were the days. We made it to the beach without any stops.

For some reason I have dreams about this set of bridges but I don't know why. In my dreams I'm trying to cross the bridge but half of it is missing and I can't figure out how I'm going to get to the other side, or some of the pieces of the bridge are gone so I have to jump but I can't because I'm too scared. Who dreams about bridges? Weird.

Anyway, on this particular evening it was all good. Very serene and beautiful. Enjoy : )

What's done is done


The old and the new

Chance Moment

 

This really was a chance moment. On my way to work one morning last week I happened to be crossing the General Sullivan bridge over the Piscatiqua River. As I looked left I noticed a lobstah boat headed out towards the bridge and the open ocean. Unsure whether or not I could get to the edge of the water in time I decided to do my best.

Once parked I jumped out, looked towards the bridge and thought, “Where’s the boat!” Guess it was going a little slower than I thought, or I was really hurrying! Finally it made an appearance.

This is my Watery Wednesday contribution. Hope you enjoy it : )

A couple points worth noting: The currents under the General Sullivan bridge are some of the strongest currents on the East Coast. They can be very dangerous and a boater needs to know how to navigate them. Also the green steel bridge in the background has been closed for many years now. It’s currently used by fisherman, walkers, or bikers.

 

Just about to head 'round the bend and out of sight