Metal Detecting Abandoned 1820's Stone Bridge

This stone bridge was built in the 1820s and is the largest one in the area from that historic time. The bridge was abandoned some years ago and is rapidly succumbing to floods and the weather. On this day I search with my metal detector in the waters below, under, and above the bridge. The river was a little high and very cloudy this day due to recent rains. Burt with time, I do find some interesting artifacts.
About Aquachigger:
I enjoy metal detecting for historical items like gold coins, relics, silver coins, and other buried treasures. I also metal detect for gold and silver nuggets and even meteorites. I like to make videos that promote my choice of lifestyle that includes outdoor adventure,
metal detecting, yapping, searching for river treasure, SCUBA diving, exploring abandoned places, hiking, caving, caring for animals and pets, and observing the things outdoors that often go unnoticed by most people who are not familiar with outdoor adventures and nature. I keep my KZbin "Aquachigger" channel family-friendly and hope you subscribe if you like my style.
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[@aquachigger]

Hey guys.... just want to let you know that I have not ben able to get out much lately. By mid-week or so, I should be able to get back out there more often. Thanks for sticking around and I hope you like the video! Chigg

[@scrappydoo7887]

It's all good chigg we'll always be here when you are back on the grind lol

[@pepepepito623]

You rubbed your face a lot w/wet hand...good enough for the flesh-eating bacteria..

[@laker3]

Have a Garrett ACE 400. Is it waterproof to totally go under water.

[@scrappydoo7887]

@@laker3 I think chigg has a video out on how to waterproof a detector, I personally wouldn't try to get into the water without sealing it up

[@laker3]

@@scrappydoo7887 Thank you. I'll try and find that video.

[@PaHeadhunter]

We have a almost identical bridge in our town that was built around the same time. I think it was rebuilt around 1900 and fell into disrepair after it wasn’t used for traffic anymore. They’re currently spending a boatload of money to rebuild it again. It’s nice to see landmarks preserved and a shame when they’re at the point this bridge is where it’s probably beyond saving.

[@cdd4248]

Beautiful Bridge! The craftmanship is really something.

[@OliverFlinn]

prolly built with slave labor

[@joeylandry4933]

Great looking bridge. It’s sad to see such a beautiful landmark slowly being reclaimed by nature.

[@dguy0386]

agreed, but it's also beautiful in a way

[@PrimetimeNut]

I bet the men who built that bridge were mighty proud when it was done and celebrated down there in the creek with some stiff drinks while they admired their work and enjoyed the sun. Then they packed up and headed to the next job.... now it sits there a couple hundred years later in silence.

[@wendybranagan1495]

Thanks for the Video It’s Always fun tagging along on your Metal Detecting River Adventures.And As Always Have a Great Evening😊👍

[@KathyStuart-oc3ke]

What a beautiful place; great for communing with nature, history, and looks like prime wading.

[@MAERvideos]

Cool old bridge Chigg! Congrats on the IHP & War Nickel ✨🤠👍🏻

[@rickyb2200]

Loved the old bridge, thanks for the video Chigg.

[@richardwarnock2789]

There's a couple like that in Ct some they rebuilt to Original Condition Stone Mason's founders of our County fantastic Craftsmanship for Sure Beau!!!

[@briankeithhackworth9747]

No prob Chigg.. looking forward to watching

[@tomjones2202]

Burnside Bridge!! lol I know its not but seeing that old bridge and wondering all the things it has seen, wow,,,Thanks for sharing!

[@aquachigger]

It's actually a sister bridge.

[@tomjones2202]

@@aquachiggerVery cool! I hate seeing it going to down like that, but what can you do, right?

[@baeschler]

Very cool bridge Chig! You find fascinating stuff.

[@greypatch8855]

I loved seeing the top of that bridge

[@matthewakin1235]

you found Silver! well sort of since 1943 nickels were 35% silver. I have yet to find a silver coin metal detecting. that really is a gorgeous bridge though, its a shame no agency maintained it to keep it from falling apart.

[@dennismorris3254]

We are all ways waiting for the next hunt

[@mwdjr3158]

Thanks for taking us along to this amazing place

[@dougdobbs]

If that's where I think it is, somewhere on the downstream side you will find a Springfield ram rod, or parts thereof. We did some filming there about 20 years ago and my ram rod got stuck in my musket. We decided to shoot it out and filmed it. Didn't make the final cut but it was a once in a lifetime experience! :) Thanks for bringing us along on the journey!

[@aquachigger]

5 arch and close to you..... ;)

[@wambamboysrule5362]

Love your places & love your videos!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@jell0biafra]

I really enjoyed this video, thank you. Amazing song!!

[@4000ChacoRoad]

Nice war nickel, Chigg! 35% silver. :)

[@DeimosPC]

It's truly sad that the bridge isn't maintained. It looks so pretty.

[@Korigan97]

You sir have come a long way on KZbin since 2011/12 , I remember watching you back in day when I came home from school years ago

[@lenoraeaton]

Howdy CHIGG!! and thanks!😊👍

[@captainsergeant]

Indian head penny and a silver war nickel, not too shabby!

[@noahstoner378]

Great video as always. These are so cool to watch. I love when a new one comes out. Any time they do I watch.

[@gr8finds196]

Well done Beau. 😁

[@Dawid_Mazury]

Best regards from Poland and team #mazurskieposzukiwania

[@Synthescape]

These hunts make my day. Thank you chig!!!! ❤ these adventures you take each of us on.

[@user-uk1mm5yx5o]

Your humorous determined attitude bodes well through your presentation.

[@mickgatz214]

How natural your video is! Thank you from Australia.

[@dawni5365]

I’m obsessed with this channel

[@donaldjohnson9401]

In its day that was once a very nice bridge crossing maybe next time conditions will be more favorable for relics , Thanks for letting a few of us tag along Sams go with Ya!

[@AbandonedExplorationUrbex1979]

It's always cool and interesting to see old bridges.

[@rodneyparks6489]

I am glad you got on the board !

[@radrob4403]

I think checking the road on both sides leading up to the bridge 50 yards out may yield some other coins. People definitely walked that road leading up to the bridge.

[@Jeanne88B]

I just found your channel! Loved this! New subscriber…excited to watch your other adventures!

[@BIGALL7777]

That was an awesome explore of the old bridge and fun water hunt Chiggs. Interesting to see how that bridge was constructed too. Hope when you return that the coins you marked are old. Take care and best regards always.

[@charlieschemmel122]

Looked like fun thanks for sharing!!!!

[@susansmith6680]

That bridge is a beauty.

[@stevebroadway3713]

Thanks for shareing! Enjoyed watching. I've had a great day, and a new video from Aquachigger too is awesome. Thank you for all you do in making your videos and shareing them with others!

[@shawnyboy332]

Awesome day! Chigg's back in the water!

[@sarahsmthrox]

Looks like a clean river. That's good too.

[@barbarafritchie2000]

Yeah! Awesome.

[@thatnatmpls2662]

Loved this video! What a nice adventure 😊

[@JustPlainSteve5372]

I gotta late start, but here you are already discovering!

[@patrickblaszyk6873]

What an amazing bridge! Reminds me of the ones we saw in your older videos!

[@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643]

Some good finds. Worth going back when the water is clearer.

[@BudFranks-fu9ye]

Love your river adventures 👍💯

[@LisaClementRoy]

I’m from Canada and just found your channel, loved your finds and I am excited to binge watch the rest of you videos and to continue to watch and join you on future journeys when they become available 😊

[@HoundTor]

Letting such a handsome and historic bridge rot like that is such a shame!

[@davidross5169]

That was awesome chig.

[@VickieV1333]

I love that bridge! The history intrigues me. Hurry home before you are drenched!

[@wormwoodrandoms3919]

Chigg nation on board

[@randlerichardson5826]

Long as you get home safe I consider it a great trip.

[@mercedithcompala8148]

Great bridge..

[@tobysirus4996]

Thats a mother beautiful bridge as Odd Ball would say ! Wish someone could save her for future generations.

[@ghendar]

woof, woof

[@radrob4403]

Super silver war nickel Chigg!

[@rogerdempsey7227]

Keep your eyes open chigger for beaver's great information about your video stay blessed and safe and happy 👍

[@florencehodges-moore2909]

Hey there you are so breave going into the cold water really enjoyed the video thank you for sharing ❤

[@alabamadixiediggers4714]

Dude that was an awesome place. Just please be extra careful when you're out by your self. Those log jams can give way by them selves..... thanks Chigg for another great AQUACHIGGER ADVENTURE

[@ericreinhard83]

Hey looks like you found a silver war nickel!! 👌

[@AlbertD711]

Cool bridge.

[@mickgatz214]

Dude, your video made my day. 👍

[@cheyennemauritz9911]

Man they need to preserve that bridge

[@joshshelton796]

Awesome video man!

[@tadt.6262]

Glad to see you back! I thought you stopped making videos a while back :(

[@pieyedapple]

Gorgeous old bridge! I think you did pretty well, considering how much silt was loose in the water.

[@FlipDahlenburg]

You should try magnet-fishing off of that old bridge!

[@masonmercmetaldetecting]

Another great video! Beautiful old bridge! Love finding Indian Head Pennies! Happy hunting and goodluck on the next adventure!

[@MrRetahreggin]

Good to see you, sir. Loved your video in the superstition mountains. Love the respect you show for history and the land. Keep it up!

[@aquachigger]

Thank you kindly

[@HalsPals]

Ain't no doubt about it: Chig is a Charmer. :)

[@davidross5169]

I like all of your vidios,.

[@MITIERRARD-hv9lk]

Very good content aqua. Greetings from Dominican Republic. Love detecting

[@bucknlily6738]

I like that 20 year old tree growing out of the stone pillar.

[@cynthiaswearingen1037]

An IHP saves the day!🤣 The old bridge was awesome to see!❤

[@dirtclodmetaldetecting]

Nice place!

[@deeanderson4440]

You go on the most amazing adventures. Thank you so much for taking us along with you 😊

[@thurin84]

shame that historical bridge is just being left to fall down. at least you got to expirience it while it was still there.

[@victorrodriguez5590]

I did enjoy your vidio thanks

[@killjoy987987]

That’ll be an awesome spot to hang out during the fall and winter

[@artsimpson3670]

Aloha Chigg, thanks for the friendship! James Monroe was the fifth President of the United States (1817-1825) and the last President from the Founding Fathers. 1943 nickel, nice, year I was born.

[@AndrexT]

You need to set a couple of controlled fires in the wood jam, and burn it all away. Shame to see that bridge in such bad condition. It seems a great project for the Army Corp of Engineers, give them a ring..

[@user-le3fg4vz9w]

I really like your show Amen

[@quietplaces2018]

QuietPlaces here! We’re part of the chiggs Army! Stay strong my friend!😊

[@aquachigger]

Thanks, you too!

[@cheyennemauritz9911]

You think the city would preserve that bridge since it's so old

[@willf5768]

Ever hear of the channel Below the plains? This Guy Tom Askjem digs privy or out house sites from years ago and finds tons of bottles from the late 1800s to early 1900s was wondering if you ever dug at any old house sites.

[@mr.ghornitalianmetalhunter]

Hi @aquachigger, greetings to Italy 🇮🇹😊

[@jimbracknell5648]

Nice silver war nickel as well! 35% silver

[@Silver_Gray]

0:58 @aquachigger makes it to his final destination through woods and is clearly “crawling with bugs” on himself. I’d expect nothing less 😆

[@emwarner6650]

Hi Beau we love the UK programme. We lived in Yorkshire - so much history under our feet. I love to see what you find and match your passion for knowledge ❤️

[@maytagmark2171]

A silver nickle the odds are against finding one of those. Didn't see the recovery of that.

[@twofeathersnmi]

I always carry a flat head screwdriver to dig stuff out like those coins. I think I saw Samsquanch down there!

[@tonyricketts5569]

Hey, hat was a war nickel! 43 with the big mint mark over the dome like that are SILVER,! Great find.

[@bobbylong4443]

I enjoyed that that's ❤

[@divingandmetaldetecting]

I have found amazing finds on forests. But underwater detecting is my passion. Still animal skull it was awesome!

[@monmixer]

That log jamb is what causes extreme devestating flash flooding. You should report that to the township and the county engineer. That needs cleaned out asap.

[@bismargoldmining]

wow amazing, very interesting video to watch. greetings from Indonesia 🤝👍🇮🇩🔔🔔🙏

[@cdayperry2701]

Love the old bridge. Thanks for the good look.

[@isaacwarden-vq4zj]

nice detector