The Snapshots in Time Collection

Collapsed Bridge Span at Stone Abutment, Luzon, Philippines, World War II

Collapsed Bridge Span at Stone Abutment, Luzon, Philippines, World War II

The collapsed steel span of a Luzon bridge rests against its massive stone abutment, the roadway above still bearing traffic despite the crossing below being impassable. Scenes like this were common throughout the Philippines in 1945, as demolished bridges forced American convoys to find alternate routes while engineers worked to restore critical supply roads. Project: 218437