It is a misconception the trusses were removed in order to facilitate traffic for boats needing higher vertical clearance, as the new bridge has roughly the same vertical clearance of about . The original bridge has fallen into a state of disrepair; signs have been posted on the bridge warning boat traffic to watch for falling debris, but all of the sections have remained standing (not counting the two that were removed).
It is a misunderstanding that the trusses were taken out to allow boats needing higher vertical clearance, as the new bridge maintains roughly the same vertical clearance of approximately . The original bridge has deteriorated; warning signs have been placed on the bridge advising boat traffic to be cautious of falling debris, but all sections still stand (excluding the two removed).