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Total Bridges Found: 87

206th Street Bridge
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206th Street Over Delaware River Branch in Rural: Jefferson County, Kansas and Jackson County, Kansas, United States
Metal 2 Panel Pin-Connected Kingpost Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 56 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This is a rare Kingpost pony truss that as of 2016 remained open to traffic as well.
2300th Road Bridge
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2300th Road (TR-5) Over North Fork Embarrass River in Rural: Clark County, Illinois, United States
Concrete Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 53 ft. Main Span: 51 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This is an example of a standard plan concrete through girder in Illinois.
23rd Line Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over 23rd Line in Zorra: Oxford County, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This is an extremely old surviving example of a concrete arch bridge in Canada.
42nd Street Bridge
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42nd Street Over Railroad (Amtrak) in Philadelphia: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Continuous Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 308 ft. Main Span: 262 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Owego Bridge Company of Owego, New York and Philadelphia Department of Public Works
The oldest metal through arch in Pennsylvania, this bridge was rehabilitated to a like-new condition.
5th Street Bridge
Pine Street Bridge
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5th Street (Pine Street) Over Railroad (BNSF) in Melvern: Osage County, Kansas, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 148 ft. Main Span: 148 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This bridge has a design that makes it cleat it is associated with the railroad.
Baltimore Street Bridge
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Baltimore Street (TR-431) Over South Branch Codorus Creek in Rural: York County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 34 ft. Main Span: 32 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: York Bridge Company of York, Pennsylvania
This small concrete through girder is one of the oldest of its kind and has good historic integrity.
Beals Road Bridge
Bridge E-207
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Beals Road Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Rural: Orleans County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 193 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This is a traditional example of a fixed through truss on the Erie Canal.
Beaver Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CSX) Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Beaver: Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 4
Built 1909 By: Cummings Structural Concrete Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Robert A. Cummings)
This is a nice looking and early surviving concrete arch bridge carrying a railroad over a railroad.
Benson Street Bridge
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Benson Street Over Mill Creek in Lockland: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed
Length: 100 ft. Main Span: 73 ft. Roadway: 31 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown and E. A. Gast
This may have been the first rainbow arch bridge ever built in the United States.
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Black Bridge
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Railroad (Maine Central) and Bridge Street Over Androscoggin River in Brunswick and Topsham: Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 318 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1909 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania
This unique railroad bridge has a second deck suspended under it for highway traffic.
Bluff City Boulevard Bridge
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Bluff City Boulevard Over Poplar Creek in Elgin: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 40 ft. Main Span: 34 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This is a small but noteworthy in this area as an old, unaltered example of a concrete arch bridge.
Brandywine Creek Footbridge
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Non-Motorized Path Over Brandywine Creek in Wilmington: New Castle County, Delaware, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This is an uncommon and attractive suspension bridge built to carry pedestrian traffic.
Bridgeport Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Cass River in Bridgeport: Saginaw County, Michigan, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 530 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
A beautiful through railroad truss with an interesting portal and plenty of v-lacing and lattice.
Broad Street Bridge
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Broad Street Over Monocacy Creek and Various Roads and Railroad in Bethlehem: Northampton County, Pennsylvania and Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 431 ft. Main Span: 99 ft. Roadway: 41 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1909 By: Cramp and Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and L. A. Francisco
This is a large, high level concrete arch bridge of early construction for its size.
Bryant Station Bridge
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CR-106 (Abandoned Alignment) Over Little River in Rural: Milam County, Texas, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 332 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Chicago Bridge and Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois, C. Q. Horton of Austin, Texas, Agent
This bridge is noted for its rare sloped deck which gives the bridge a unique appearance.
Bush River Railway Bridge
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Access Road (Former Railroad (Canadian National, National Transcontinental Railway) Over Bush River in Unorganized North Cochrane District: Cochrane District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 200 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Canadian Bridge Company of Walkerville, Ontario
This is one of two similar railway bridges on what is today a scenic rural road.
Carey's Ford Bridge
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335th Street Over Marais Des Cygnes River in Rural: Miami County, Kansas, United States
Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 248 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 16.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Kansas City Bridge Company of Kansas City, Missouri
This bridge offers a nice combination of riveted pony and pin-connected through truss spans.
Circle River Railway Bridge
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Access Road (Former Railroad (Canadian National, National Transcontinental Railway) Over Circle River in Unorganized North Cochrane District: Cochrane District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 200 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Canadian Bridge Company of Walkerville, Ontario
This is one of two similar railway bridges on what is today a scenic rural road.
Clinchport Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Clinch River in Clinchport: Scott County, Virginia, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built 1909 By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia
This multi-span through truss has a noteworthy skew.
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Clinton Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Mississippi River (West Channel) in Clinton and Fulton: Clinton County, Iowa and Whiteside County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 855 ft. Main Span: 460 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania
This swing bridge is noted for its span length as well as its variety of approach spans.
Congress Avenue Bridge
Bat Bridge
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Congress Street Over Colorado River (Lady Bird Lake) in Austin: Travis County, Texas, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 954 ft. Main Span: 119 ft. Roadway: 60 ft. Main Spans: 8
Built 1909 By: William P. Carmichael Company of Williamsport, Indiana and Waddell and Harrington of Kansas City, Missouri
This concrete arch bridge has been altered extensively, and one of these alterations has also attracted a colony of bats.
CR-575 North Bridge
TR-317 Becks Creek Bridge
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CR-575 North (TR-317) Over Becks Creek in Rural: Shelby County, Illinois, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Bedstead Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 59 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
Although closed, this remains a good example of a rare rivet-connected bedstead truss bridge.
Creager's Bridge
Lyons-Marengo Road Bridge, Bridge E-96
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Lyons-Marengo Road (CR-334) (Cole Road) Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Galen: Wayne County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Box Beam, Fixed
Length: 236 ft. Main Span: 181 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
This bridge is a less common Pennsylvania though truss variety of fixed truss bridge built over the Erie Canal.
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Creek Road Bridge
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Creek Road (Steelville Mill Road) Over East Octoraro Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 76 ft. Main Span: 38 ft. Roadway: 19.4 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1909 By: Andrew Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
This is one of the oldest concrete girder bridges in Pennsylvania.
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Currie Road Bridge
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Currie Road (TR-318) Over Muddy Creek in Rural: Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 34 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
With its unusually large railings, this is a very old and unaltered example of a concrete arch in Pennsylvania.
Day Road Bridge
Wakeman's Highway Bridge, Bridge E-225
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Day Road Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Rural: Niagara County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 192 ft. Main Span: 148 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Empire Engineering of New York, New York
An unusual and beautifully rehabilitated bridge continues to safely serve its original purpose, and sets an example for other agencies to follow.
Eight Track Bridge
Western Avenue Railroad Bridges 'Scissors Bridges'
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Railroad (Various) Over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Chicago Bridge and Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois
These four side-by-side single leaf bascule bridges are among the most unusual bridges in Cook County.
Emmick Road Bridge
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Emmick Road (TR-642) Over Zimmerman Creek in Rural: Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 42 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
Located in a county and region with few surviving historic truss bridges, this bridge should perhaps get more recognition than it has in the past.
Evanston-Wilmette Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Chicago Transit Authority "L" Purple Line) Over North Shore Channel in Evanston: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 425 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Carlton R. Dart
A tradtional, fixed truss bridge perhaps stands out in Cook County for those reasons.
Fair Oaks Bridge
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Bridge Street Over American River in Fair Oaks: Sacramento County, California, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 617 ft. Main Span: 202 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1909 By: Western Bridge and Construction Company of Omaha, Nebraska
This impressive and rare pin-connected Pennsylvania truss is preserved for non-motorized use.
Fessenden Street Bridge
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Fessenden Street Over Railroad (BNSF, Portsmouth Cut) in Portland: Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 164 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown and Ralph Modjeski
Designed by famed engineer Ralph Modjeski, one of three unusual deck truss bridges with gorgeous ornamental railings.
Forest Home Drive Bridge #1
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Forest Home Road Over Fall Creek in Forest Home: Tompkins County, New York, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 119 ft. Main Span: 116 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York
Featuring uncommon truss design, this bridge raises some interesting questions.
Friendship Bridge
Ripley County Bridge 3
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Olean Road Over Raccoon Creek in Rural: Ripley County, Indiana, United States
Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 20 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1909 By: Henry Harman
This bridge is among the largest and most impressive of stone arch bridges in Indiana.
Gans Hill School Road Bridge
Urbania Road Bridge
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Gans Hill School Road (Urbania Road - TR-335) Over Georges Creek in Rural: Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 78 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Roadway: 10.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This strange bridge has a brick deck and turnbuckles on its center diagonals even though it is a rigid truss.
Gaston's Mill Bridge
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Echo Dell Road (TR-929) Over Sandy and Beaver Canal in Rural: Columbiana County, Ohio, United States
Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 21 ft. Main Span: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This small but unaltered and attractive stone arch bridge is located next to the remains of an old lock system.
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Goodwin Road Bridge
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Goodwin Road Over Grand River in Rural: Ionia County, Michigan, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 300 ft. Main Span: 148 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1909 By: Riverside Bridge Company of Martins Ferry, Ohio
This large two span structure is the only known bridge in Michigan built by the Riverside Bridge Company.
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Halsted Street North Branch Canal Bridge
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Halsted Street Over North Branch Chicago River Canal in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 302 ft. Main Span: 206 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Jules E. Roemheld Company and City of Chicago
Among the most important historic bridges in Chicago is this large example of the earliest bascule bridge design seen in Chicago.
Havre de Grace Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Susquehanna River in Havre de Grace and Perryville: Harford County, Maryland and Cecil County, Maryland, United States
Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 6,109 ft. Main Span: 520 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is a long and large bridge noted for its variety of span types and its extremely long simple deck truss span.
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Hohman Avenue Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Abandoned Chicago, Indianapolis, and Louisville) Over Grand Calumet River in Hammond: Lake County, Indiana, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Page) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 255 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is an extremely unusual bascule bridge, and an unexpected sight on the Grand Calumet River today.
Howard Street North Channel Bridge
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Howard Street (Non-Motorized Traffic Only) Over Spokane River North Channel in Spokane: Spokane County, Washington, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 212 ft. Main Span: 106 ft. Roadway: 54 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1909 By: Unknown
One of two noteworthy historic bridges that carry Howard Street over the river, and today only serve non-motorized traffic.
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Hulton Bridge
Jonathon Hulton Memorial Bridge / Oakmont Bridge
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Hulton Road (PA-2082) Over Allegheny River in Oakmont: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 22 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,544 ft. Main Span: 505 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works
One of the last remaining large pin-connected truss bridges in Pennsylvania is this unique multi-span through truss with a huge main span!
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Huron-Metcalfe Street Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Connecting Huron and Metcalfe Streets Over Railroad (Canadian Pacific) in Guelph: Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built 1909 By: Unknown
Resting on Phoenix columns, this bridge is one of a tiny number of surviving bridges in all of Canada that use the historically significant Phoenix columns!
Indiana Harbor Canal New York Central Railroad Bridges
Indiana Harbor Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Bridges
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Railroad (Abandoned New York Central) Over Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal (East Chicago Canal) in East Chicago: Lake County, Indiana, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rall)
Main Span: 86 ft. Roadway: 31.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Albert Lucius of New York, New York
This pair of identical bridges are exceedingly rare examples of Rall bascule bridges and are abandoned in the raised position.
Indiana Harbor Canal Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern and Amtrak) Over Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal (East Chicago Canal) in East Chicago: Lake County, Indiana, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift)
Main Span: 86 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois
This bridge remains in heavy use by trains and is one of a unique group of bascule bridges on this canal.
Indianapolis Museum of Art Pedestrian Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Service Road in Indianapolis: Marion County, Indiana, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: National Concrete Company of Indianapolis, Indiana and Daniel Luten
Although a significant, early example of a Luten design concrete arch bridge, this one was allowed to deteriorate then severely altered.
International Railroad Black Rock Canal Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over I-190 and Black Rock Canal in Buffalo: Erie County, New York, United States
Metal Multiple-Type-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 440 ft. Main Span: 440 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
Separated from the main International Railroad Bridge by an island, this eastern structure crosses a canal in Buffalo.
James Street Bridge
Kaministiquia River Swing Bridge
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James Street and Railroad (Canadian National) Over Kaministiquia River in Thunder Bay: Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 530 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This is a rare example of a railway swing bridge that also includes cantilvered highway decks on each side.
Kansas Road Bridge
Vanderburgh County Bridge 80
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Kansas Road Over Bluegrass Creek in Rural: Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 78 ft. Main Span: 76 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This is an abandoned ca. 1909 pony truss with pin connections and is noted for its skew.
Kiger Hill Road Bridge
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Kiger Hill Road Over Shannon Run in Rural: Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 39 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This little pony truss has had its floor beams replaced and is missing its railing.
Kilbourn Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 328760
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Lark Avenue Over Des Moines River in Kilbourn: Van Buren County, Iowa, United States
Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 855 ft. Main Span: 135 ft. Roadway: 16.1 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1909 By: Ottumwa Supply and Construction Company of Ottumwa, Iowa
The first major state highway commission bridge, it is also a very large multi-span example of a pin-connected highway Pratt truss.
Kinzie Street Bridge
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Kinzie Street Over North Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 195 ft. Main Span: 136 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: John J. Gallery and City of Chicago
This unusual bascule bridge had three quarters of its superstructure replaced with new members.
Landis Road Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 207520
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Landis Road Over Wapsipinicon River in Rural: Jones County, Iowa, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 245 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1909 By: Clinton Bridge and Iron Works of Clinton, Iowa
A well-preserved multi-span example of a regional Iowa bridge builder.
Leger Road Brush Creek Bridge
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Leger Road (PA-4019) Over Brush Creek in Rural: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 61 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: H. Geary and C. F. Murray
This is an early surviving example of a concrete arch bridge in Pennsylvania.
Lethbridge Viaduct
High Level Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Oldman River in Lethbridge: Lethbridge County, Alberta, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 5,327 ft. Main Span: 167 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Canadian Bridge Company of Walkerville, Ontario
This enormous bridge is noted as the longest and highest bridge of its kind, and is truly the king of the tower and girder type railway bridges.
Lombard Street Bridge
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North Lombard Street (US-30 Bypass) Over Railroad (BNSF, Portsmouth Cut) in Portland: Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 340 ft. Main Span: 91 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1909 By: Unknown and Ralph Modjeski
Designed by famed engineer Ralph Modjeski, one of three unusual deck truss bridges with gorgeous ornamental railings.
MacKenzie Bridge
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AB-811 Over Oldman River in Fort Macleod: Willow Creek District, Alberta, Canada
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 570 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This is a nice looking three span Parker through truss bridge.
Main Street Bridge
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Main Street Over Eagle River in Eagle River: Keweenaw County, Michigan, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 92 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Joliet Bridge and Iron Company of Joliet, Illinois
This bridge is one of only two truss bridges in the county and is a long, unaltered, and early example of its type.
Manhattan Bridge
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Flatbush Avenue and New York City Subway Over East River and Various Roads in New York: Brooklyn, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 6,855 ft. Main Span: 1,470 ft. Roadway: 46 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1909 By: Ryan-Parker Construction Company of New York, New York and Gustav Lindenthal, Othniel Foster Nichols, and Leon Moisseiff
The companion bridge to Brooklyn Bridge, but in its own right one of the most beautiful and impressive bridges in the country.
Maple Avenue Bridge
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Maple Avenue Over North Shore Channel in Wilmette: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 144 ft. Main Span: 71 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1909 By: Unknown and Sanitary District of Chicago
One of two nearby through plate girders with beautiful railings.
Marshall Road Bridge
Bridge E-212
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Marshall Road Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) and Canalway Trail in Medina: Orleans County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 191 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: J.B. and J.M. Cornell Company of Cold Spring, New York and Empire Engineering of New York, New York
This is a traditional example of a fixed through truss on the Erie Canal.
Middle Road Bridge
Sherway Drive Bridge
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Sherway Drive (Former Middle Road) Over Etobicoke Creek in Mississauga and Toronto: Peel Region, Ontario and Toronto City, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed
Length: 86 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: O.L. Hicks of Humber Bay, Ontario and Frank Barber of Toronto, Ontario
One of the first of its style ever built, this unique bridge has aspects of both a truss and an arch bridge.
Mission Avenue Bridge
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Mission Avenue Over Spokane River in Spokane: Spokane County, Washington, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 348 ft. Main Span: 84 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This is an early and unaltered example of a concrete arch bridge in Washington State.
Murray Street Bridge
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Murray Street Over Millrace Canal (Goshen Hydraulic Canal) in Goshen: Elkhart County, Indiana, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 64 ft. Main Span: 64 ft. Roadway: 15.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Elkhart Bridge and Iron Company of Elkhart, Indiana
A former IN-25 bridge, this truss connects residences to a walking trail and is historically significant structure.
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Niagara Street Bridge
Long Homestead Bridge
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Niagara Street (Empire State Trail) Over Ellicott Creek in Tonawanda: Erie County, New York, United States
Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 204 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: J.B. and J.M. Cornell Company of Cold Spring, New York and Empire Engineering of New York, New York
This is a traditional example of an Erie Canal fixed through truss has moved once and deserves to be preserved as part of the unique group of surviving New York State Barge canal era bridges.
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North Poes Road Bridge
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North Poes Road (VA-637) Over Jordan River in Rural: Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 11.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This is a traditionally composed example of a pin-connected Pratt pony truss bridge.
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Ohl Street Bridge
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Ohl Street Over Shenango River in Greenville: Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 256 ft. Main Span: 126 ft. Roadway: 29 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1909 By: Canton Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This ornate two-span bridge is also noted for its width and location in a potential historic district.
Presbyterian Road Bridge
Bridge E-205
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Presbyterian Road Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Rural: Orleans County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 191 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This classic Erie Canal through truss retains good historic integrity.
Prince Albert Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian Northern) Over North Saskatchewan River in Prince Albert: Division 15 (Prince Albert), Saskatchewan, Canada
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,010 ft. Main Span: 256 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario
This large railway bridge is also noted for its rare swing span.
Queensboro Bridge
59th Street Bridge, Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Blackwell's Island Bridge
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59th Street (NY-25) Over East River and Various Roads in New York: Manhattan, New York and Queens, New York, United States
Metal Cantilever 40 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss,
Length: 7,449 ft. Main Span: 1,182 ft. Roadway: 51 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1909 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania and Gustav Lindenthal, Leffert L. Buck, and Other Engineers
Breaking American records when built, this is a famous double-deck cantilever through truss noted for its massive design, ornamental details, and unusual cantilever arrangement.
Ras Case Road Bridge
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Ras Case Road (Abandoned Alignment) Over Bahala Creek in Rural: Lawrence County, Mississippi, United States
Metal 7 Panel Bolt-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 232 ft. Main Span: 132 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1909 By: Unknown
Bypassed and abandoned, this bridge is composed of two spans of slightly different proportions.
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Riverside Bridge
Biers Ford Bridge
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Riverside Drive Over Finley River in Rural: Christian County, Missouri, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 274 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 11.5 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1909 By: Canton Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is a beautiful and important historic bridge that retains excellent historic integrity.
Rollstone Street Bridge
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Rollstone Street Over Nashua River in Fitchburg: Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 177 ft. Main Span: 86 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This two-span deck truss appears to be in good condition.
Rowe Valley Bridge
Easley Bridge
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CR-366 (Abandoned Alignment) Over San Gabriel River in Rural: Williamson County, Texas, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 244 ft. Main Span: 159 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This bypassed and abandoned bridge is noted for its combination of uncommon truss types.
Shelby Street Bridge
John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, Sparkman Street Bridge
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Shelby Street (Sparkman Street) Over Cumberland River in Nashville: Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Tied Bowstring Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 1,877 ft. Main Span: 318 ft. Roadway: 36.4 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1909 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Howard M. Jones
This iconic landmark bridge in downtown Nashville was restored and preserved for non-motorized traffic.
Southern Villa Bridge
Old Jenks Bridge
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Oak Drive Over Joe Creek in Tulsa: Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 165 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Canton Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
Relocated and preserved here to serve a residential community, this bridge was originally part of the former Jenks Bridge.
Spring Street Subway
Spring Street Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Spring Street in Reading: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 58 ft. Roadway: 265 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Hawman Brothers
This early concrete arch railroad overpass is also noted for its width, which is why it was known as a subway when completed.
Stafford Road Bridge
Bartholomew County Bridge 56
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Stafford Road (CR-900 North) Over Haw Creek in Rural: Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 106 ft. Main Span: 67 ft. Roadway: 16.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Albert and Frank Harman
This simple concrete arch bridge is an early surviving example of its type in Indiana.
Tidal Basin Bridge
Ohio Drive Bridge
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Ohio Drive Over Tidal Basin in Washington: District of Columbia, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 138 ft. Main Span: 28 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1909 By: Alexander and Repass of Des Moines, Iowa and United States Army Corps of Engineers and Nathan C. Wyeth
This bridge was built as part of a tidal gate system to control water levels, and is noted for its cast iron fascia.
Trestle Bridge Trail Bridge
Fergus Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Trestle Bridge Trail, Elora Cataract Trailway, Former Canadian National) Over Grand River in Centre-Wellington (Fergus): Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This impressive high level railway bridge is noted for its varying design of deck truss spans.
Trimmer Road Bridge
Bridge E-176
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Trimmer Road Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Spencerport: Monroe County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 195 ft. Main Span: 148 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: J.B. and J.M. Cornell Company of Cold Spring, New York and Empire Engineering of New York, New York
This standard Erie Canal through truss remains in good condition today.
Twin Falls Bridge
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Twin Falls Road Over Menominee River in Rural: Dickinson County, Michigan and Florence County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 18.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Central States Bridge Company of Indianapolis, Indiana
This impressive state border bridge is the only pin-connected highway camelback truss in Michigan and one of only two in Wisconsin.
Union Bridge
Waterford Bridge
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Broad Street (US-4) Over Hudson River in Waterford and Troy: Saratoga County, New York and Rensselaer County, New York, United States
Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 743 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 22.3 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1909 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and Boller, Hodge, and Baird of New York, New York
This is a rare surviving example of a urban pin-connected truss bridge over a major river.
Washtucna Railroad Bridge
Washtucna Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Columbia Plateau Rail-Trail) Over North Street in Washtucna: Adams County, Washington, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 330 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This little deck truss bridge is a suprise find out in the middle of nowhere.
Waterville - Winslow Bridge
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US-201 Over Kennebec River in Waterville: Kennebec County, Maine, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 575 ft. Main Span: 145 ft. Roadway: 62 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This bridge is actually three different structures side by side and it has a long, fascinating history.
Weigners Bridge
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Tollgate Road (PA-1022) Over Perkiomen Creek in Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 62 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Schuylkill Construction Company and Charles F. Sanders
A good representative example of a small through plate girder.
West Avenue Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Rochester and Southern) Over Railroad (CSX and Amtrak) and West Avenue in Rochester: Monroe County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 165 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania
This railroad over railroad overpass with its classic Baltimore truss configuration also crosses a small street.
Willamette Boulevard Bridge
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Willamette Boulevard Over Railroad (BNSF, Portsmouth Cut) in Portland: Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 340 ft. Main Span: 91 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1909 By: Unknown and Ralph Modjeski
Designed by famed engineer Ralph Modjeski, one of three unusual deck truss bridges with gorgeous ornamental railings.

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