Twyckenham St. bridge

Unless you kayak to work, it’s unusual to get to look at a bridge from underneath. But the Twyckenham Drive bridge in South Bend includes spans over not only the St. Joseph River, but bordering Northside Boulevard as well.

Twyckenham St. bridge

Built in 1929, this four-span open-spandrel concrete-arch bridge is one of South Bend’s many lovely bridges. Since I last photographed it, it underwent a restoration to replace the deck, repair piers and beams, and replace an aluminum railing with a period-correct concrete railing.

Twyckenham St. bridge

I was in town with my Minolta SR-T 101, on which was mounted a 50mm f/1.7 MC Rokkor-PF lens and in which was loaded Ferrania P30 Alpha film. I walked under the arches on Northside Boulevard and tried to find some interesting perspectives.

Twyckenham St. bridge

As you can see, the Twyckenham Drive bridge’s arches are interesting underneath because of their design. A solid arch would not offer so much to see.

Twyckenham St. bridge

I think I need more practice here. There have got to be some truly lovely patterns in this design. I just didn’t fully find them. But I enjoyed trying.

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Comments

4 responses to “The Twyckenham Drive bridge in South Bend”

  1. seatacphoto1951 Avatar

    I think the 3rd image is the strongest. Nice balance.

    1. Jim Grey Avatar

      Oh thank you! I appreciate that feedback.

  2. Dan Cluley Avatar
    Dan Cluley

    I also like the bridge over the street shot best.

    Of the more abstract ones, I think the last shot has the most interesting composition, but the first one is close and has much more contrast so I like it better.

    1. Jim Grey Avatar

      I am a bigger fan of the first abstract shot too.

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