McGilvray "Seven Bridges" Road

Flood of 2010

The flood of 2010 caused extensive damages to the Bridges and trails. Since then these damages have been repaired by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources working with the Friends of McGilvray Road.

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FLOODING ON SEPTEMBER 25TH 2010 AT 1ST BRIDGE
THIS IS THE DAY OF THE RECORD CREST

 9/26/2010 - Bridge 1 from trail looking West.

9/26/1020 - Bridge #1 Looking West and to the South of the trail.

9/26/2010 - Bridge 1 looking East.

9/26/2010 - Looking West down trail toward Bridge #2. Water flowing over it and debris on trail.

9/26/2010 - Looking South from Bridge #1. Trees in river.

9/26/2010 - Looking North from Bridge 1.

9/26/2010 - Bridge #1.

9/26/2010 - Flood water flow under Bridge #1.

9/26/2010 - Almost to deck.


SEPTEMBER 28TH
CONDITION OF TRAIL BETWEEN 1ST & 2ND BRIDGES

9/28/2010 - Sink holes on trail between Bridge 1 and 2.
Water receding 

9/28/2010 - Erosion Bridge 2 east side.

9/28/2010 - Flood water North side Bridge 2.
Water receding.

9/28/2010 - Flood waters over trail past Bridge 2.
Water receding.

9/28/2010 - Flood waters north of trail past Bridge 2.
Water receding.


OCTOBER 4 ​
WASHOUTS ON TRAIL BETWEEN 2ND & 3RD BRIDGES


OCTOBER 4 ​
WASHOUTS ON TRAIL BETWEEN 3RD & 4TH BRIDGES AND DEBRIS LEFT ON BR 4.

4th Bridge

4th Bridge


OCTOBER 15TH
WASHOUTS ON TRAIL BETWEEN 5TH & 6TH BRIDGES