As an historic monument, this is an interesting one. It's a feeling between two communities made manifest, at odds with the greater government that surrounds them. I'm struck by how it looks like a mini Golden Gate bridge, but without the success that came with that one. The full story can be found at the Cleveland Historical Society website.

An important part of the city's history. Visit in winter and you can see it clearly.

Great piece of history even if it needs to be restored & cleaned up. It's not visible except through trees close up, but can be seen from the route 10 bridge. The ends of the bridge are in parts of town where you need to be careful.

I visited this place just in search of unknown things in Cleveland after 33yrs of living close to this bridge They same bridge that was known for being Burned because of 2 neighborhoods battling over territories If my studies are Correct it was Black and Whites Polish and Blacks that were fueding over this territory And in the end Someone set fire to the planks which burned the walking path and never been restored Well what am I talking about I'm talking about Blacks and Whites Polish and Blacks Sadly doing this To both Communities Just to have Me A Polish and Black Black and White Person Residing in the same place they were Battling Over I would love to be there When they take it down and when the new one is Built I stand up for all Races Amen

This place is amazing. Such a history, it is awe inspiring. To see it clearly, park on the dead end and walk about 100 paces to the right. There is a grassy indent in the tree line and in the back is a small pathway with a pretty steep incline that will take you to a magnificent view. Not all history is good history but all history deserves respect. If we don't learn from the past we will repeat it and this bridge is a shadow of a place we should never see again.

I first came across this bridge a few years ago by mistake from the Slavic side of town while at work i knew nothing about it but was intrigued by it's age structure and mystery of being abandoned until today traveling towards shaker I caught a glimpse of it driving down grand ave towards kinsman rd and had to find the other end I'd not yet seen which was at the dead end of sidaway so after getting outta my truck and looking I just had to Google and find out all about it how awesome to have such a magnificent structure aside it's rocky history I'd love to see this restored in my life time!

Lots of history made at this site. A great way to see it for myself

I stopped to see it on Halloween this year and had a really hard time trying to find a nice clear view of it. It was very grown over.

absolute beauty. the story, although crazy, is so fascinating. also, this trailer is right down the street

Such a cool, old bridge! I wish they would do something more to feature/preserve it.

This bridge was witness to so much history and met its partial destruction during race riots in the 60s. A very interesting piece of Cleveland history. It was originally built to unite two nieborhoods then later damaged to segregate them. The City of Cleveland's decision to close the bridge rather than repair it was used as evidence that they actively supported segregation in their schools, which led to federal courts forcing them to desegregate the schools via the bussing program. Perhaps one day it will be rebuilt.

I used to come here as a kid very relaxing

Its very unique to see structures like this.