FULL VIDEO: 2018 July 4th Racine Street Bridge Bike Incident - Context in Description

Описание: A full video of the Menasha woman who rode her bike into the rising Racine Street Bridge on July 4th, 2018.

After the fireworks show at the Jefferson Park in Menasha, the bridge was requested to open for multiple boats to pass under around 10:30 PM to return to the Menasha Marina. Now even though traffic was heavy, the boats will always have the right of way. As the bridge started going up, an intoxicated woman on her bicycle rode through both traffic gates (almost getting caught by the offgoing gate) and made an attempt to “jump” the rising bridge. Very clearly, this did not work, resulting in her falling face first into the gap. This particular bridge did not have a machinery room under the span, so had she fallen through she likely would have drowned. Many people in their car noticed her fall in, and after some hesitation got out to save her. Luckily, only minor facial injuries were a result of this accident, but could have been much worse.

I was lucky enough to have met the bridgetender that was on-duty that night, and explained everything to me.

I DO NOT CLAIM TO OWN THIS FOOTAGE, ALL CREDIT TO WisDOT: FREE USAGE FOOTAGE

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This bridge was demolished in September of 2021, and had a full rebuild completed in April of 2023. Below are links to the grand opening and tour video of the rebuilt bridge:

Grand Opening:    • Menasha Racine Street Bridge GRAND OPENING...  

Tour:    • Full Tour of Brand New Menasha Racine Stre...