Demolition of the 103-year-old Ulster Bridge began around 11 a.m. Thursday.

The old iron bridge was built in 1904, rehabilitated in 1960 and finally replaced with a new bridge which opened up to traffic earlier this month.

Susquehanna Valley Construction, primary contractors of the new 12 span bridge over the Susquehanna River which connects Ulster to Sheshequin, are now taking the old iron structure apart, span by span.

According to Wayne Shug, president of Susquehanna Valley Construction, “The demolition of the old bridge will take approximately 45 days to complete.”

“The old iron will be taken to a recycling plant in Williamsport,” added Shrug.

The demise of the old bridge was eminent when an official ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Aug. 17, just ten days after the new bridge was opened.

Crews were seen cutting the old plaque from the downed span.

According to earlier PennDOT reports, the plaque will be placed on the new Ulster River Bridge in commemoration of the old iron bridge.