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Bridge Tour #2 - R.I.P. Gower Bridge Traditional Cache

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itwasmymouse: R.I.P was an ironically good name. Now this area is private property. That's a sad story, this is a COOL OLD bridge.

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Hidden : 12/5/2013
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

I grew up in Union City so I will take you to some pretty cool bridges in the area.

Parking on shoulder will be sufficient

Cache Is now a Pill bottle(4-12-15) *** coords Updated. Some trackables may fit and are always welcome.

Bring your own pen/cil. 


This bridge is closed and blocked off a distance away. I still beleive it is a public byway if you wish to go down and take a peek. When I was a teen growing up there were many summer trips out here to jump off the top rail. You could actually dive and not touch bottom. This was one of the legitiment hangouts that closed down. It was sad to hear. Access to cache is going to be easier from Union City/Coldwater Road. Otherwise hike it across the way from Clay Road end. 

Status: Closed to all traffic

Built: 1900

Design: Pinned Pratt pony truss

Dimensions:

Length of largest span: 77.8 ft.
Total length: 81.0 ft.
Deck width: 13.1 ft.

Lanes: One Lane

Information from Bridgehunter.com. 

Congrats to HIKAMTN on FTF !!!! Have Fun !!! 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)