Mysterious “Ghost Bridge” Resurfaces in NJ After Nearly a Century

Just when you thought you'd seen everything in New Jersey, a submerged "ghost bridge" has re-emerged.

According to a story in North Jersey, the ghost bridge more than likely hasn't been seen in a century.

Why Are We Seeing The Ghost Bridge Now?

But the lower water levels which led to the bridge's resurfacing has also led to the re-telling of the great story of this bridge.

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In a report at abc7ny,com, officials say the water levels are not related to the current drought situation.

History tells us that there are many instances of "history repeating itself", and this bridge may be a story like that.

The Story Of The Ghost Bridge And The Village

It's called the Oak Ridge Reservoir in West Milford, and its re-appearance tells the story of not just a bridge, but an entire village.

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The story begins in the 1890s when the bridge was created to help supply water to Newark.

The source for the water that would supply much-needed water to Newark had to be changed because the source, the Passaic River got too polluted from local industries.

And the story about the village we mentioned earlier is not a happy one. The area had to be flooded out to complete the project.

Reports say the recent re-emergence of the ghost bridge is attracting a stream of curious visitors. It's not every day you have the chance to see a ghost bridge.