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Historic Bridges: Van Wert 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: 5

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Feasby-Wisener Road Bridge
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Feasby-Wisener Road (TR-208) Over Town Creek in Rural: Van Wert County, Ohio, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 55 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft.
Built 1910 By: Unknown
This small but unaltered example of a riveted Warren pony truss bridge was demolished and replaced with an ugly modern bridge.
Hoghe Road Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Town Creek Tributary in Van Wert: Van Wert County, Ohio, United States
Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Bedstead Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 47 ft. Main Span: 44 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1894 By: Brackett Bridge Company of Cincinnati, Ohio
This extremely rare surviving bedstead truss bridge was relocated and preserved on the Van Wert County Fairgrounds.
John Brown Road Bridge
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John Brown Road (TR-83, Liberty-Union Road) Over Hoaglin Creek in Rural: Van Wert County, Ohio, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 61 ft. Main Span: 57 ft. Roadway: 19.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1942 By: Unknown
This 1940s pony truss bridge consists of a simple design of rolled beams and riveted connections.
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Van Wert County Fairgrounds Bridge
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Fairgrounds Road Over Town Creek Tributary in Van Wert: Van Wert County, Ohio, United States
Metal 2 Panel Inverted Kingpost Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Canton Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This was a rare surviving example of a unique bridge design that combined a lattice girder with a unique inverted Kingpost truss.
Van Wert County Fairgrounds Footbridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Town Creek Tributary in Van Wert: Van Wert County, Ohio, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Canton Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This small footbridge with handsome railings was built by the Canton Bridge Company.

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