The 94th Street Foot Bridge is no more. Installed in July 2003 by Eagle Scout David Pederson (and other scout volunteers) from Topeka (with material and help from Westar Energy), the bridge met an early demise when floodwaters topped it by several feet in the early morning hours on 10/2/05. Currently, the bridge can still be seen about 300' downstream, wedged against a large sycamore tree.

To the right is the original site for the bridge. Now, once again, a stream crossing. The original bridge will be dismantled for material to construct a new bridge about 50' upstream from the original site. We are currently seeking an Eagle Scout or group of volunteers to construct a new bridge at this location.

Two small plank bridges lead up to the original foot bridge site. These plank bridges survived the floodwaters.

The intermittent stream that the bridge spanned drains less than one square mile of fields and woodlands, illustrating the significance of the downpour and flash flooding that occurred on 10/1-10/2/05.

10/15: Here's the foot bridge! It's downstream about 300' and wedged against several large trees.

More info on Section 3 Flash Flood Damage.

More info on Flooding in the Lake.

More info on Old Quarry Road Bridge.