Until about 5 years ago, there was a scenic truss bridge that crossed the Mississippi at Savanna, Illinois. It was part of the route of the Tour of the Mississippi River Valley, a ride hosted by the Quad Cities Bike Club. Crossing the bridge was always scenic! The bridge had a deck made of steel grating, allowing you to look down at the river, through the deck itself! A unique perspective, and maybe a bit dizzying while riding a bike.




The steel bridge deck became quite slick when there was rain, leading the tires to slide left and right. As such, most folks opted to walk the bikes in that weather....



Steve in Peoria