The Can Opener
This too-low North Carolina railroad trestle is still a notorious big rig executioner.

šŸ“œ Railroad trestle at Gregson and Peabody streets in Durham, North Carolina.
šŸ” Infamously known as The Can Opener, it mercilessly scalps vehicles too high for its 11-foot-8-inch clearance (raised 8 inches in 2019, now 12 feet 4 inches).

Why Go

šŸ‘€ Witness a notorious architectural dysfunction
šŸ“ø Capture unique photos of a local curiosity
šŸšš See the "can opener" effect on unwary trucks

Why Avoid

āš ļø Not a traditional tourist attraction
šŸš§ Potential traffic disruption

Tips

šŸ’” Bridge clearance is now 12 feet 4 inches
šŸšØ Truckers often ignore warning signs
šŸ’Ŗ No serious human injuries reported to date

šŸ…æļø Parking

Street parking available nearby.

Last updated 28 days ago

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