The old Claude Allouez Bridge won't have much time to be jealous of its younger replacement. Crews were on hand first thing Monday morning to start its demolition.

The new bridge, built just south of the old crossing, opened to traffic Sunday.
The old span, opened in 1933, was closed permanently on Saturday.

Demolition is expected to be completed in spring.

Project manager Mike Leitzke said workers were removing the overlay, which meant grinding asphalt and removing it by truck.

Street lights and railings also were set to be removed Monday. Some of those lights might be saved by the city, Leitzke said; the rest will be tossed.

Also this week, the operators' house also will come down, with removal and disposal of asbestos