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Historic Bridges: Hamilton County, Ohio

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 27

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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.
Blome Road Bridge
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Blome Road Over Raiders Run in Indian Hill: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 94 ft. Main Span: 79 ft. Roadway: 12.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1888 By: Queen City Bridge Company of Cincinnati, Ohio and William H. Harrison
This pin connected through truss is noteworthy for its slight skew, and being one of the only known remaining examples of its builder.
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Blue Rock Road Bridge
Singing Bridge
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Blue Rock Road (Old Alignment) Over Great Miami River in New Baltimore: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Metal 17 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 469 ft. Main Span: 458 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: Brackett Construction Company of Cincinatti, Ohio
One of the longest Parker truss spans in the country with unrivaled geometric beauty destroyed by Hamilton County a quarter mile from its replacement.
Brent Spence Bridge
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I-75 and I-70 Over Ohio River in Cincinnati and Covington: Hamilton County, Ohio and Kenton County, Kentucky, United States
Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,736 ft. Main Span: 831 ft. Roadway: 91.8 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1963 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters
This impressive double deck cantilever truss bridge features an attractive design despite its relatively late construction date.
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Brighton Approach Bridge
Colerain Viaduct
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Colerain Avenue Ramp Over Central Parkway (US-27, US-127, US-52) in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 110 ft. Main Span: 51 ft. Roadway: 32.2 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1925 By: Unknown and City of Cincinnati
This overpass bridge is noted for its deep, heavy beams and curved design.
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Central Bridge
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US-27 Over Ohio River in Cincinnati and Newport: Hamilton County, Ohio and Campbell County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 40 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,342 ft. Main Span: 520 ft. Roadway: 22.6 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1891 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio and Ferris, Kaufman, and Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The demolition of this, one of the most important historic bridges in the country, destroyed an entire segment of bridge history.
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX, Former Chesapeake and Ohio) Over Ohio River in Cincinnati and Covington: Hamilton County, Ohio and Kenton County, Kentucky, United States
Metal Continuous 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Span: 675 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and John Edwin Greiner (J. E. Greiner Company of Baltimore, Maryland and Chicago, Illinois)
This is a gargantuan bridge and is composed of extremely massive members.
Cincinnati Southern Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Cincinnati Southern) Over Ohio River in Ludlow and Cincinnati: Kenton County, Kentucky and Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Metal Continuous 14 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift
Length: 3,240 ft. Main Span: 519 ft. Roadway: 32.3 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1922 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ralph Modjeski
This large, unusual bridge has a complicated history.
Cleves Bridge
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US-50 Westbound Over Great Miami River in Cleves: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 893 ft. Main Span: 248 ft. Roadway: 32.2 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1958 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ohio State Highway Department
While a newer truss, built in 1958, this bridge is still riveted and is noted for its multi-span length.
Cleves Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Central Railroad of Indiana) Over Great Miami River in Cleves: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 6
Built 1913 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania
A very long six span railroad truss bridge is quite an impressive sight.
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Cleves Warsaw Road Bridge
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Cleves Warsaw Road (CR-209) Over Muddy Creek in Rural: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 244 ft. Main Span: 232 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1923 By: Brackett Bridge Company of Cincinnati, Ohio and Massillon Bridge and Structural Company
This beautiful truss bridge is only the latest victim of Hamilton County's lack of vision.
Columbia Parkway Viaduct
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Columbia Parkway Over I-174 and Various Streets in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,659 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Roadway: 56 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1938 By: Unknown and City of Cincinnati
This impressive continuous deck truss carries Columbia Parkway over several streets.
Eden Park Bridge
Cliff Drive Bridge
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Cliff Drive Over Eden Park Drive in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 117 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1894 By: Melan Arch Construction Company of New York, New York and Frederick von Emperger of New York, New York
Among the oldest surviving concrete bridges in America, this is the first and oldest concrete bridge in Ohio.
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Eden Park Reservoir Dam
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Remains of Dam Access Road Over Drained Reservoir in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Stone Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 1,250 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 8
Built 1878 By: Unknown
Very little remains of this dam, which featured a bridge-like design, with a deck on top, and was noted for its ornate stonework and handsome lattice railing.
Ida Street Bridge
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Ida Street Over Wareham Street in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 374 ft. Main Span: 128 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: Eerpen Construction Company of Cincinnati, Ohio and J. R. Biedinger
This beautifully detailed arch bridge has been fully restored.
McMillan Street Bridge
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McMillan Street Over US-42 in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Metal Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 217 ft. Main Span: 117 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1937 By: Kerpen Construction Company of Cincinnati, Ohio and American Bridge Company of New York, New York and City of Cincinnati
This bridge is an extremely rare example of a steel rigid-frame bridge, also noted for its outstanding Art Moderne architectural detailing.
Mehring Way Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CSX) Over Mehring Way in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 7,440 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: Unknown
A heavily skewed, large through truss overpass that is rare as a continuous truss.
Mill Creek Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Procter and Gamble Access) Over Mill Creek in Cincinnati and St. Bernard: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 140 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: Riverside Bridge Company of Martins Ferry, Ohio
This bridge is a rare surviving example of a bridge built by the Riverside Bridge Company.
Mill Creek Road Bridge
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Mill Creek Road Over Mill Creek in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 311 ft. Main Span: 141 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1953 By: Unknown
This is a very late example in Ohio of a medium span riveted through truss.
Oxford Road Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Pedestrian Walkway in Near New Haven: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Metal 6 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 54 ft. Main Span: 54 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio
This rare wrought iron bowstring truss bridge was relocated and restored at the Crosby Township Senior Center.
Purple People Bridge
L&N Railroad Bridge / Newport Southbank Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway (Rail-Trail, Former Satatoga Street) Over Ohio River in Cincinnati and Newport: Hamilton County, Ohio and Campbell County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 20 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,659 ft. Main Span: 510 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1896 By: Edge Moor Bridge Works of Wilmington, Delaware and M.J. Becker
A very old, and unbelievably complex giant of a bridge that has been spared demolition, and is currently open to pedestrians.
Roebling Bridge
Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge
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Multiple Roads/Routes Over Ohio River in Cincinnati and Covington: Hamilton County, Ohio and Kenton County, Kentucky, United States
Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 2,162 ft. Main Span: 1,057 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1866 By: John A. Roebling Sons Company of Trenton, New Jersey and John A. Roebling
One of the most historically significant suspension bridges in the country, this 1866 wonder was built by John Roebling!
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Twin Lakes Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Twin Lakes in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1903 By: Granitoid Company of Cincinnati, Ohio
This small park footbridge was a very old concrete arch bridge, but what is seen today may not be original.
Victory Parkway Bridge
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Victory Parkway (Eden Park Drive) Over Kemper Lane in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 362 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1917 By: Unknown and City of Cincinnati, J. Robert Biedinger City Engineer
This concrete deck arch bridge has a very ornate appearance.
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Western Hills Viaduct
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Harrison Avenue Over Mill Creek, Spring Grove Avenue, State Avenue, and Railroad in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Metal Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder,
Length: 3,145 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 48.2 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1932 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and MacDougald Construction Company of Atlanta, Georgia and J. R. Biedinger
This is a massive, long double-deck viaduct including a complex system of ramps and two rare double-deck arch spans.
Whitewater River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Central Railroad of Indiana) Over Whitewater River in Rural: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built 1913 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania
A good example of early 20th century railroad truss bridge construction, this is a three span bridge.
Willey Road Bridge
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Willey Road (CR-63) Over Paddys Run in Rural: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed
Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
This classic rainbow arch has had beams added to bear traffic loads, but the original arches remain in place.

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