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Large supporting structures tower over a smaller bridge connecting a dirt road.

1. Bluestone High Bridge Under Construction at the Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

The bridge was formerly known as "Bluestone High Bridge" before its name was changed to what it is today. The structure stands tall over the river.

2. Lilly Bridge Over Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

The bridge's name was later changed to "Lilly Bridge".

3. Bluestone High Bridge in Distance Spanning Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

Parts of the bridge are pictured in the Bluestone River waters below.

4. Bluestone High Bridge After Falling, Summers County, W. Va.

The tall support structure is covered by construction beams.

5. Bluestone Bridge Under Construction at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

The unidentified men stand at the site located above the mouth of the Bluestone River.

6. Group of Men On Top of First Bluestone Bridge Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

A small bridge is towered over by support beams that will hold the new Bluestone High Bridge.

7. Low Bridge Over Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

Burning steel girders cut into so that it can be removed from the mouth of the Bluestone River.

8. Bluestone Bridge Collapse, Summers County, W. Va.

Part of the bridge fell during its construction in 1948. Steel pieces sit in the mouth of the Bluestone River.

9. Bluestone High Bridge When Span Fell, Summers County, W. Va.

Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river. A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.

10. Site of Bluestone Bridge Collapse at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

Workers make their way out into the water to repair the damage.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river. A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.

11. Construction Workers Repairing Bluestone High Bridge After Its Collapse into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River. A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.

12. Bluestone Bridge Disaster, Summers County, W. Va.

The damage of the accident can be seen on the right. A small group of people observe from the dirt path below.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river.

13. Bluestone High Bridge Span After Falling into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

A close-up look at the bent bridge steel.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River.

14. Bluestone Bridge Steel Bent and Collapsed, Summers County, W. Va.

A close-up look at the bent bridge steel.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River.

15. Bluestone Bridge Bent Steel After Collapse into Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

Ground view of the disaster.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.

16. Bluestone Bridge Span Collapse into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

A close-up look at the bent bridge steel.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river.

17. Bluestone Bridge Damage After Collapse into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

An unidentified man climbs up the collapsed structure.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river.

18. Close-Up of Damage to Bluestone Bridge After Collapse into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

The men stand on the collapsed structure.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River.

19. Construction Workers Repairing Bluestone High Bridge After Its Collapse, Summers County, W. Va.

Lilly Bridge, formerly known as Bluestone High Bridge, is pictured spanning across the mouth of the river.

20. View Looking Up Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

The bridge, formerly known as Bluestone High Bridge, crosses over the mouth of the river.

21. Lilly Bridge Spanning Over Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

Looking over the reservoir created by  Bluestone River Dam from the dirt road.

22. Site of Bluestone Bridge Before its Construction, Summers County, W. Va.