Fairview Lift Bridge/Tunnel — Attraction in North Dakota

My brother and niece were fishing under this bridge last summer when my former sister-in-law looked up and started screaming...a 42yo Hispanic man wearing a KC Chiefs jacket had hanged himself himself and his feet were dangling right above their heads while in the boat....my brother was on shore catching frogs. When I told my boss Ginger about this, she didn't believe me when I told her it was the previous weekend....because one of the other bartenders, Maya, had been there on a date two weeks prior when someone else had also hanged themselves...

This was a great place to “get away” and relax! We went only to hike over the bridge and explore the old train tunnel! The views from the bridge was awesome, the walking trail on the bridge was very easy. The path to the train tunnel, approx 50 yards was a dry path, a little uneven at places but not treacherous at all! There is a curve in the tunnel so if going all the way through to the other side having a source of light to see your step is helpful. So glad we found this FREE jewel of adventure! A...

What an interesting part of history. I went there twice in November. One of the coolest bridges I've ever crossed. So much metal and detail to look at, including the 360 odd tons of concrete counterweights. The tunnel is about 1/4 mile long and with a bend in it so you can't see daylight when in the middle. I went through at about 2pm then several days later went through at midnight. It was so dark and spooky. Enjoyed...