Burnside's Bridge is a landmark on the U.S. Civil War Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg, northwestern Maryland. Built in 1836, it played a notable role in the 1862 battle.

Known as the Rohrbach Bridge before the Battle of Antietam, the Burnside Bridge was built in 1836 at a cost of $3200. Named after the closest farmstead to the bridge, it connected the …

Once Maj. Gen. Ambrose Burnside’s IX Corps captured the lower bridge (today known as the Burnside Bridge), his men took nearly two hours to cross it and form for an attack against the …

Jun 5, 2020 · The Burnside Bridge, built in 1926, is located on one of the longest and busiest streets in the Portland area. The five-lane Burnside is a direct connection between downtown …

Oct 24, 2025 · Though the Confederates were highly outnumbered, the bridge was a bottleneck for the Union infantry. Situated on the high ground 80 feet above the creek and with plenty of …

Sep 26, 2022 · The fighting that occurred around Burnside Bridge at the Battle of Antietam remains one of the most controversial subjects of the engagement.

Aug 21, 2024 · Burnside Bridge, which is nearly 100 years old, is set to undergo a five-year seismic rebuild, likely beginning in 2027. It’s a major travel route as the only bridge in Portland …

This bridge spans the narrowest portion of the Willamette River in the Portland area. It permits Burnside Street to stretch virtually from the eastern edge to the western edge of the city and …

The Burnside Bridge is a 1926-built bascule bridge that spans the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, United States, carrying Burnside Street. It is the second bridge at the same site to …

Mar 21, 2025 · PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County announced Thursday that though it is continuing the earthquake-ready Burnside Bridge project, construction will start a year later …