11 foot 8 Bridge, Railway overpass in Durham, US
The Norfolk Southern-Gregson Street Overpass spans 28 meters across South Gregson Street, featuring a clearance of 11 feet and 8 inches beneath the railway tracks.
Built in 1940, the bridge remained at its original height of 11 feet 8 inches until 2019, when engineers raised it by 8 inches to reduce vehicle collisions.
Local resident Jürgen Henn documented over 100 vehicle collisions at the bridge since 2008, creating a substantial online following through his video recordings.
Multiple warning systems, including flashing signals and height sensors, alert drivers of tall vehicles before they approach the narrow underpass.
The structure earned the nickname 'Can Opener Bridge' due to its tendency to peel back the tops of trucks attempting to pass underneath.
Location: Durham
Inception: 1940
Length: 28 m
Address: 201 South Gregson Street 27701 Durham
GPS coordinates: 35.99911,-78.91014
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:43
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