Historic Bridges: Edge Moor Bridge Works of Wilmington, Delaware and King Bridge Company of Cleveland, 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.

Wabash Cannonball Bridge
Stangle Bridge, Purple Head Bridge

TR-257 (Wabash Cannonball Road) Over Wabash River in St. Francisville: Lawrence County, Illinois and Knox County, Indiana, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,441 ft. Main Span: 235 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1897 By: Edge Moor Bridge Works of Wilmington, Delaware and King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This unique bridge is a railroad bridge converted for vehicular use, and has three different construction dates for its variety of spans.

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