Lawn Chair Quarterback: "Viaducts Are Cool"

As an aspiring civil engineer, I know viaducts are among the niftiest developments in human history.

But did you know that the Waldvogel Viaduct in Cincinnati - a structure I may have photographed more than any other - is about to be torn down and replaced? It's true, it's true, it's all true! Most highway features - including this viaduct - were never intended to handle endless volumes of heavy SUV's, and the Waldovgel has endured irreversible wear that could have been avoided. Make no mistake: The Waldvogel Viaduct was done in by misuse.

A new viaduct is scheduled to rise in its place in 2014.

Our latest 'LCQ' sings the praises of viaducts - particularly the Waldvogel. I mean that literally. It really does sing! We've got a #1 smash hit on our hands, methinks!