Demolition Of Riverside Pedestrian Bridge First Of Many Upcoming Detours

TULSA, Oklahoma -

A piece of Tulsa history is set for demolition. The city said the pedestrian bridge over Riverside Drive must come down this weekend.

That means shutting down Riverside between 21st and 31st; this project marks the beginning of more than two years' worth of detours.

The 78-year-old bridge is crumbling and a danger to drivers. The city's engineer said a few weeks ago a piece of concrete broke off and busted a driver's windshield.

Tulsa resident Rachel Boyce said the bridge is a landmark along Riverside Drive.

I think this is a very important part scenically and historically to Tulsa, she said.

The stamp on the side of the pedestrian bridge shows it was built in 1937.

When Boyce heard the bridge would be coming down this weekend, she knew she needed to get her camera and take some pictures.

The bridge, after all, may be why she's here today.

It actually goes way back in my family. My parents, 35 years ago, had their first kiss right on the bridge, she said.

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Demolition Of Riverside Pedestrian Bridge First Of Many Upcoming Detours