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Historic Bridges: Niagara County, New York

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: 21

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Adam Street Bridge
Bridge E-229
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Adam Street Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Lockport: Niagara County, New York, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 130 ft. Main Span: 97 ft. Roadway: 23.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1917 By: Lackawanna Bridge Company of Buffalo, New York
A historically intact example of an unusual type of vertical lift bridge.
Big Bridge
Lockport Main Street Bridge, Bridge E-233
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Main Street (NY-31), Saxton Street, Cottage Street, and Two Parking Lots Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Lockport: Niagara County, New York, United States
Metal Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 129 ft. Main Span: 129 ft. Roadway: 400 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: Larkin and Sangster of Seneca Falls, New York
This extremely unusual design of arch bridge was also the widest bridge in the world when completed.
Canal Road Bridge
Millard's Highway Bridge, Bridge E-224
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Canal 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: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: Empire Engineering of New York, New York
A rehabilitated one-lane through truss bridge adds to the rich heritage of the Erie Canal.
Carmen Road Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Carmen Road Over Johnson's Creek in Rural: Niagara County, New York, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a traditional example of a highway through plate girder.
Carmen Road Private Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Abandoned Private Drive Over Johnson's Creek Tributary in Rural: Niagara County, New York, United States
Metal 3 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
Abandoned and somewhat damaged, this bridge is an exceedingly rare example of a ca 1870s bowstring formed from bent i-beam top chord, one of several such bridges in the state.
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.
Exchange Street Bridge
Joseph A. Scapelliti Memorial Bridge, Bridge E-230
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Exchange Street Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Lockport: Niagara County, New York, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 133 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 23.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1915 By: McMyler-Interstate Company of Cleveland, Ohio and W.S. Cooper Company of Cleveland, Ohio
One of the unusual Erie Canal vertical lift bridges.
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Foot Road Bridge
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Foot Road Over Tonawanda Creek in Rural: Erie County, New York and Niagara County, New York, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 124 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1940 By: Unknown
This classic pony truss with historic value was demolished and replaced with a modern truss without the charm and history of this bridge.
Gasport Bridge
Bridge E-222
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Hartland Road (CR-108) Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Gasport: Niagara County, New York, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 136 ft. Main Span: 114 ft. Roadway: 18.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1913 By: Skene and Richmond of Louisa, Kentucky
A traditional example of an Erie Canal lift bridge.
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Lake Street Bridge
Wilson Bridge
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Lake Street (NY-425) Over East Branch Twelvemile Creek in Wilson: Niagara County, New York, United States
Stone Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 12 ft. Main Span: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1915 By: Unknown
This tiny arch bridge is part stone and part concrete, under 20 feet long, but it has ornate approach guardrails from a preceding structure.
Lewiston Queenston Bridge
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KH-405 and I-190 Over Niagara River, Robert Moses Parkway, and Niagara Parkway in Queenston and Lewiston: Niagara Region, Ontario and Niagara County, New York, Canada and United States
Metal Hingeless Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,600 ft. Main Span: 1,000 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1962 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Waddell and Hardesty of New York, New York
This very large bridge is similar to the Rainbow Bridge also on this river, but there are also noteworthy differences.
Lockport Railroad Bridge
Upside-Down Bridge, Bridge E-231
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Railroad (Falls Road Railroad) Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Lockport: Niagara County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 395 ft. Main Span: 190 ft. Roadway: 8.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1902 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This impressive structure was built as a deck truss to limit boat height on the Erie Canal to benefit the railroads.
Middleport Bridge
Bridge E-216
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NY-271 (Main Street) Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Middleport: Niagara County, New York, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 142 ft. Main Span: 114 ft. Roadway: 23.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1915 By: McMyler-Interstate Company of Cleveland, Ohio and W.S. Cooper Company of Cleveland, Ohio and Lupfer and Remick of Buffalo, New York
This lift bridge serves as a historic and functional centerpiece for Middleport.
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Peet Street Bridge
Bridge E-218
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Peet Street 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: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: Unknown
One of a number of surviving Erie Canal bridges, this example has been abandoned.
Pine Street Bridge
Bridge E-232
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Pine Street Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Lockport: Niagara County, New York, United States
Metal Two-Hinged Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 177 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Roadway: 39.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1901 By: Unknown
An attractive plate steel arch with v-laced spandrels in downtown Lockport.
Prospect Street Bridge
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Prospect Street Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Lockport: Niagara County, New York, United States
Metal Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 273 ft. Main Span: 267 ft. Roadway: 29.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 2005 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This non-historic modern truss bridge provides a dialog on the ethics of modern truss bridge use.
Rainbow Bridge
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Roberts Street (KH-420) and Niagara Street (NY 955A) Over Niagara River and River Road in Niagara Falls: Niagara Region, Ontario and Niagara County, New York, Canada and United States
Metal Hingeless Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 1,444 ft. Main Span: 950 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Waddell and Hardesty of New York, New York
This iconic bridge in a famous setting was the longest hingeless arch bridge in the world when completed.
Reynales Basin Bridge
Slayton Settlement Road Bridge, Bridge E-220
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Slayton Settlement Road Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Reynales Basin: 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: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1911 By: Unknown
A traditional example of an Erie Canal fixed through truss bridge.
Whirlpool Rapids Bridge
Lower Arch Bridge
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Whirlpool Bridge Over Niagara River in Niagara Falls: Niagara Region, Ontario and Niagara County, New York, Canada and United States
Metal 16 Panel Two-Hinged Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 790 ft. Main Span: 550 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1897 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania and Leffert L. Buck
A nationally significant monumental late 1800s deck arch bridge compliments the river valley quite well.
Whirlpool Rapids Railroad Bridge
Michigan Central Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Abandoned Canadian Pacific) Over Niagara River in Niagara Falls: Niagara Region, Ontario and Niagara County, New York, Canada and United States
Metal 16 Panel Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 863 ft. Main Span: 640 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1925 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Olaf Hoff of New York, New York
This rare, monumental historic bridge provides a pleasing compliment to its older highway companion.
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Wruck Road Bridge
Bridge E-219
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Wruck Road Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Rural: Niagara County, New York, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 191 ft. Main Span: 148 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: Unknown
This bridge has been closed and it retains original, deteriorated, approach spans.

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