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Historic Bridges: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, 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.


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Total Bridges Found: 128

Able Mitchell Bridge
Parke County Bridge 28, Bridgeton Iron Bridge
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Mansfield Road (County Route 710 South) Over Big Raccoon Creek in Rural: Parke County, Indiana, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 175 ft. Main Span: 171 ft. Roadway: 15.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1892 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This bridge is a rare example of an unusual design of the Wrought Iron Bridge Company, mostly found only in Indiana.
Adaline Bridge
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CR-74 Over Fish Creek in Adaline (Rural): Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 194 ft. Main Span: 192 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1892 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
A slightly skewed example of a significant truss configuration.
Ariel-Foundation Park Bridge
Mill Road Wakatomika Creek Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Park Lagoon in Mt. Vernon: Knox County, Ohio, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Span: 90 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1876 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
Relocated and preserved, this is one of the only bowstrings by this builder that uses Phoenix columns instead of keystone-style columns.
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Bairs Mill Bridge
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Bairs Mill Road Over Kreutz Creek in Rural: York County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 87 ft. Main Span: 87 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1893 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
Doomed to be turned into scrap, this beautiful bridge contributed to a potential historic district that includes a mill.
Baskins Farm Bridge South
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Private Drive Over Little Tonawanda Creek in Rural: Genesee County, New York, United States
Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
A classic Wrought Iron Bridge Company pony truss, this is one of two very noteworthy bridges found on this private farm,
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Beatty Mills Bridge
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Beatty Mill Road (TR-659) Over Buffalo Creek in Rural: Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 86 ft. Main Span: 84 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
One of the rarest bridges in Pennsylvania, this bowstring truss is in storage and planned for reuse.
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Bell Road Bridge
Dover Mill Bridge
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Bell Road Over Huron River in Dover: Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 108 ft. Main Span: 104 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1891 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This structure was moved off its abutments with plans for restoration, which never were completed.
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Bertram Road Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 220850
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Bertram Road Over Indian Creek in Near Cedar Rapids: Linn County, Iowa, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Hammond Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 191 ft. Main Span: 115 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
One of the most important bridges in the state, this bridge has an extremely rare truss design and follows several patented designs.
Big Rocky Fork Iron Bridge
Parke County Bridge 11
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Martin Road (CR-26) Over Rocky Fork Creek in Rural: Parke County, Indiana, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 109 ft. Main Span: 104 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This bridge has very unusual details for a bridge constructed by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company.
Bishop Road Bridge
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Bishop Road (TR-612) Over Yellow Breeches Creek in Rural: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and York County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 134 ft. Main Span: 132 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1898 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This bridge represents the last chapter in the history of the prolific Wrought Iron Bridge Company.
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Blackfriars Street Bridge
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Blackfriars Street Over North Branch Thames River in London: Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 16 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 225 ft. Main Span: 225 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1875 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
Among the rarest and oldest bridges in Canada is this breathtaking iron bowstring truss which is the longest span of its kind remaining in all of North America!
Bottom Road Bridge
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Bottom Road Over Little Gunpowder Falls in Rural: Baltimore County, Maryland and Harford County, Maryland, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 100 ft. Main Span: 97 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1886 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This bridge has a portal bracing design that is unusual for its builder.
Bridge Road Bridge
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Bridge Road (TR-186) Over Wills Creek in Rural: Guernsey County, Ohio, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 162 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1894 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is a later example of a bridge built by the prolific Wrought Iron Bridge Company.
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Bridgeport Bridge
Wheeling and Belmont Bridge
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US-40 (Old Alignment) Over Ohio River Back Channel in Bridgeport and Wheeling: Belmont County, Ohio and Ohio County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 685 ft. Main Span: 209 ft. Roadway: 32.25 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1893 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
Despite its historic significance and unparalleled beauty, this ornate mastery of engineering is not being treated as nicely as the Wheeling Suspension Bridge...
Briscoe Bridge
Yankeetown Road Bridge, Warrick County Bridge 271
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Yankeetown Road (CR-250 West) Over Little Pigeon Creek in Rural: Warrick County, Indiana, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Kingpost Pony Truss,
Length: 206 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1893 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This Whipple truss is unique due to its extremely rare Kingpost truss approach spans.
Caledonia Bridge
Espyville Bridge, Bowstring Bridge
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Caledonia Northern Road (CR-194) Over Olentangy River in Caledonia: Marion County, Ohio, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 104 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1873 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
A rare, and early example of a Wrought Iron Bridge Company bowstring, this bridge is long abandoned.
Camp Sam Wood Bridge
Scout Camp Bridge
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Camp Sam Wood Road Over Wiscoy Creek in Rural: Wyoming County, New York, United States
Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This classic Wrought Iron Bridge Company pony truss is hidden within this scout camp.
Catoctin Furnace Bridge
Big Pipe Creek Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Little Hunting Creek in Rural: Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1872 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This rare bowstring truss bridge was relocated here and narrowed for pedestrian use only.
Chain Lakes Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway (Former Chain Bridge Road) Over Cedar River in Palo: Linn County, Iowa, United States
Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 370 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1884 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This stunning two span through truss bridge is today preserved for pedestrian use and is the iconic centerpiece of a park.
Cherry Hill Road Bridge
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Cherry Hill Road Over Deer Creek in Rural: Harford County, Maryland, United States
Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 124 ft. Main Span: 117 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is a classic example of a Wrought Iron Bridge Company Pratt truss.
Chipps Road Bridge
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Chipps Road (TR-122) Over Kokosing River in Rural: Morrow County, Ohio, United States
Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 52 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Roadway: 11.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This bridge has been damaged and is in bad condition.
Clifton Bridge
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CR-3112 (Abandoned Alignment) Over North Bosque River in Clifton: Bosque County, Texas, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through T-Beam, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 371 ft. Main Span: 148 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1884 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This bridge is highly significant as one of the few surviving Whipple truss bridges in Texas, and it also has some newer, but still historic, pony truss approach spans.
Costilla Crossing Bridge
Lobatos Bridge
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CR-G Over Rio Grande in Rural: Conejos County, Colorado and Costilla County, Colorado, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Thacher Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 314 ft. Main Span: 151 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1892 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is the only multi-span example of one of the rarest truss designs in the country, a Thacher truss.
CR-1225 North Bridge
Jennings County Bridge 50
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CR-1225 North Over Flatrock Creek in Rural: Jennings County, Indiana, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 62 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1895 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is an outstanding example of a surviving pony truss that appears to have been built by a prolific bridge builder.
CR-1450 West Bridge
Greene County Bridge 188
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CR-1450 West Over Black Creek in Rural: Greene County, Indiana, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 99 ft. Main Span: 95 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This classic Wrought Iron Bridge Company through truss is located in a rural, swampy area.
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CR-2160 Bridge
TR-268 Bridge
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CR-2160 Street (TR-268) Over Bureau Creek in Rural: Bureau County, Illinois, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Hammond Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 176 ft. Main Span: 109 ft. Roadway: 12.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
Allowing this extremely rare and perfectly preservable truss to be destroyed by a faulty substructure was nothing short of shameful.
CR-HJ Bridge
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CR-H50 Over Bates Creek in Rural: Fulton County, Ohio, United States
Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 43 ft. Main Span: 41 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
A bridge featuring an unusual connection design that is associated with its builder.
Crum Road Bridge
Ballenger Creek Park Bridge
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Ballenger Creek Park Nature Trail Over Ballenger Creek in Rural: Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 63 ft. Main Span: 63 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This attractive and rare cast and wrought iron bowstring truss bridge was relocated and preserved here for pedestrian use.
Cuba Road Bridge
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Cuba Road Over Western Run in Rural: Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 116 ft. Main Span: 112 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1893 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
A traditional example of a bridge built by the top truss builder in the 19th Century.
Denton Creek Bridge
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Abandoned Road Over Denton Creek in Rural: Denton County, Texas, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1889 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This short through truss has been abandoned for so long it is hard to see there ever was even a road here.
Devereux Road Bridge
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Devereux Road Over East Branch Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 78 ft. Main Span: 76 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1877 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This bridge is an extremely early Pratt truss bridge and has some very unique details, notably its vertical members.
Dewey Road Bridge
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Dewey Road (TR-636) Over French Creek in Rural: Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 118 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1889 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This skewed bridge is one of the earliest known truss bridges with a-frame portal bracing.
Dickey's Ford Bridge
Miller Bridge, Orange County Bridge 18
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CR-375 North Over Lost River in Rural: Orange County, Indiana, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 101 ft. Main Span: 95 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1887 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is a classic example of a Wrought Iron Bridge Company through truss that retains good historic integrity.
Ditch Road Bridge
Holmesville Bridge
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Ditch Road (TR-17) Over Unadilla River in Holmesville: Chenango County, New York and Otsego County, New York, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 175 ft. Main Span: 86 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is a rare surviving multi-span example of a through truss built by the prolific Wrought Iron Bridge Company and it has a few surviving finials as well.
Dongola Iron Bridge
Pike County Bridge 246 / Gibson County Bridge 387, CR-325 West Bridge
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CR-325 West Over South Fork Patoka River in Rural (Dongola): Gibson County, Indiana and Pike County, Indiana, United States
Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Hammond Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 122 ft. Main Span: 119 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1884 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
One of only a handful of known bridges in the entire country that display the Hammond truss configuration.
East Delhi Road Bridge
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East Delhi Road Over Huron River in Delhi Mills: Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 109 ft. Main Span: 109 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
A historically significant and picturesque bridge located at a historic crossing and former mill site.
Edgington Road Bridge
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Edgington Road (TR-133) Over Shaw Creek in Rural: Morrow County, Ohio, United States
Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 40 ft. Main Span: 39 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
With all the unusual details intact, this small truss bridge is an outstanding example of a Wrought Iron Bridge Company pony truss.
Fostoria Country Club Bridge
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Fostoria Country Club Pathway Over Sycamore Creek in Fostoria: Hancock County, Ohio, United States
Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This bridge is a model for any golf course with a creek or river in it to follow.
Fourpoints Bridge
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Keysville Road Over Toms Creek in Rural: Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 103 ft. Roadway: 12.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1876 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
An incredible, textbook example of an early Wrought Iron Bridge Company bridge.
Freeport Bridge
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Park Trail Over Park Grounds in Decorah: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 12 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1878 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This well-preserved bridge is the second longest historic bowstring truss span in the United States.
Galena Street Bridge
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Galena Street Over Carroll Creek in Mount Carroll: Carroll County, Illinois, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 99 ft. Main Span: 97 ft. Roadway: 16.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1890 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
Bypassed and preserved for pedestrian use, this outstanding example of an urban-built Wrought Iron Bridge Company truss bridge is one of the only truss bridges preserved in Illinois outside of Chicago.
Georgia City Bridge
King Jack Park Bridge
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Park Walkway Over Paradise Lake in Webb City: Jasper County, Missouri, United States
Metal 12 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 14.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1871 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
Relocated and preserved for pedestrian use in a park, this is one of the only surviving bowstring truss bridges with Phoenix columns.
Gilboa Bridge
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CR-13 Over Blanchard River in Gilboa: Putnam County, Ohio, United States
Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 139 ft. Main Span: 136 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1886 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This classic Wrought Iron Bridge Company through truss has been preserved in place for pedestrian use.
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Gilliece Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 348800
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Cattle Creek Road Over Upper Iowa River in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 151 ft. Main Span: 129 ft. Roadway: 16.1 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1874 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
An extremely important bowstring with design details unlike the other two similar bowstrings in this county.
Graysville Bridge
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Woodland and Graysville Road (CR-27) Over Fish Creek in Graysville (Rural): Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 13 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 203 ft. Main Span: 201 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1882 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
A classic example of a Whipple truss built by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company.
Grimms Bridge
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Grimms Bridge Road (TR-1042) Over Little Beaver Creek in Rural: Columbiana County, Ohio, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 155 ft. Main Span: 154 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1884 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
One of the finest bridges in the county is this stunning Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio Whipple truss.
Hamp Road Bridge
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Hamp Road Over Alexauken Creek in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 55 ft. Main Span: 54 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This bridge has a lot of alterations but retains the key design details of its original builder.
Haney's Mill Bridge
Brook Road Bridge
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Brook Road Over Flat Brook in Rural: Sussex County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 102 ft. Main Span: 98 ft. Roadway: 10.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1893 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
With its a-frame portal bracing, this bridge is a good example of a late Wrought Iron Bridge Company truss bridge.
Hawkins Mill Bridge
Pinnick Ferry Bridge, Orange County Bridge 103
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Owl Hollow Road (CR-850 South) Over Patoka River in Rural: Orange County, Indiana, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 107 ft. Main Span: 104 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1884 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is an outstanding example of a standard Wrought Iron Bridge Company Pratt truss.
Headsville Bridge
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Beaver Run Road (CR-16) Over Patterson Creek in Rural: Mineral County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 165 ft. Main Span: 161 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1891 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
Bypassed and left in place, this is an outstanding, and unaltered example of the typical designs of the Wrought Iron Bridge Company in the 1890s.
Higginsville Road Bridge South
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Higginsville Road Over South Branch Raritan River in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey and Somerset County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 105 ft. Main Span: 102 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1893 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
One of two completely different bridges sharing a same earthen pier forming a unique and beautiful arrangement.
Hotel Bridge
Leeds Hotel Bridge
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Old Shephard Road Over Mill River in Northampton: Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 131 ft. Main Span: 129 ft. Roadway: 11.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1880 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
For a truss bridge with standard height trusses, this is an extremely long span.
Hull Drive Bridge
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Hull Drive (PA-7230) Over Bermudian Creek in Rural: York County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 223 ft. Main Span: 151 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1896 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This bridge is a rare surviving example of a combination through and pony truss bridge in Pennsylvania.
Hyman Bridge
Cass County Bridge 150
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CR-100 East Over Deer Creek in Rural: Cass County, Indiana, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is a old and outstanding surviving example of a Whipple truss built by the prolific Wrough Iron Bridge Company.
Independence Bowstring Bridge
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Burns Street Over Verdigris River in Independence: Montgomery County, Kansas, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 229 ft. Main Span: 154 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1871 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This incredible bridge is one of the finest surviving iron bowstring truss bridges, and one of the only ones to use Phoenix columns.
Indian Mill Park Bridge
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Park Drive Over Local Drain in Rural: Wyandot County, Ohio, United States
Metal 2 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 16 ft. Main Span: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1891 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
One of the smallest truss bridges ever seen, this bridge has the unusual connections associated with its builder.
Island Park Bridge
Church Street Bridge
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Island Park Trail Over South Branch Raisin River in Adrian: Lenawee County, Michigan, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This impressive bridge is one of Michigan's more significant pony truss bridges.
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Kern Bridge
Yaeger Bridge
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195th Lane (TR-190, Ivywood Lane) Over LeSeuer River in Rural (Near Mankato): Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Main Span: 190 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1873 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
The longest historic bowstring truss span in the United States and the second longest in North America, this bridge is also unaltered!
Lattice Bridge
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Lattice Bridge Road Over Genesee River in Rural: Allegany County, New York, United States
Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 173 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1887 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This classic Wrought Iron Bridge Company Whipple truss bridge sits abandoned.
Leibs Creek Driveway Bridge
Draco Road Driveway Bridge
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Private Driveway Over Leibs Creek in Rural: York County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 64 ft. Main Span: 64 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1890 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This classic Wrought Iron Bridge Company pony truss bridge is located on a private driveway next to a public road.
Linville Creek Bridge
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VA-1421 (Old Alignment) Over Linville Creek in Broadway: Rockingham County, Virginia, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Thacher Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 136 ft. Main Span: 136 ft. Roadway: 10.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1898 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
One of the last surviving examples of a bridge with the rare Thacher truss configuration, this bypassed bridge also has unique cast iron details.
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Little Church Road Bridge
Turkey River Bridge / Iowa Bridge Number 346440
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Little Church Road Over Turkey River in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 12 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 177 ft. Main Span: 159 ft. Roadway: 16.1 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1873 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
One of the longest bowstring spans in the country, the demolition of this largely unaltered cast and wrought iron bridge is a loss on an unprecedented scale.
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Long Stretch Road Bridge
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Long Stretch Road Over Turtle Creek in Rural: Bracken County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 8 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 63 ft. Main Span: 58 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This rare cast and wrought iron bowsting truss bridge is in bad need of preservation.
Loren Road Bridge
The Trestle Bridge
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CR-242 (TR-127) Over Whetstone Creek in Rural (Near Mt. Gilead): Morrow County, Ohio, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 104 ft. Main Span: 102 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1879 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
An abandoned through truss with unusual portal bracing design and concrete approach railings.
Lower Toddsville Road Bridge
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Lower Toddsville Road Over Oaks Creek in Rural: Otsego County, New York, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 72 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This bridge is a short, classic example of a ca. 1880s Wrought Iron Bridge Company through truss bridge.
Lye Creek Bridge
Montgomery County Bridge 57
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Indianapolis Greenways Over Central Canal in Indianapolis: Marion County, Indiana, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Bedstead Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 77 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1879 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is one of the oldest and most impressive examples of a rare bedstead truss bridge in the country.
Maple Road Bridge
Foster Bridge
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Maple Road Over Huron River in Ann Arbor Township: Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Slab,
Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
A beautifully restored truss bridge, retrofitted for 20 tons!
Mark Road Bridge
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Mark Road (TR-54) Over Sugar Creek in Rural: Fayette County, Ohio, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 108 ft. Main Span: 105 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1883 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This bridge has been nicely rehabilitated and remains open to traffic today and a good example of a Wrought Iron Bridge Company truss bridge.
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Martha Bridge
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Martha Road (Old Alignment) Over Guyandotte River in Martha (Rural): Cabell County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 470 ft. Main Span: 146 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1880 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
Featuring 2 main Whipple spans and 2 Pratt through approaches, this is a nationally significant bridge that is doomed.
Masemore Road Bridge
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Masemore Road Over Gunpowder Falls in Rural: Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 118 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1898 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is an uncommon example of a skewed pin-connected highway truss bridge.
Meadow View Road Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Fox Run in Dover: York County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 42 ft. Main Span: 38 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1890 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is one of the few historic truss bridges in Pennsylvania to be spared demolition and relocated and preserved!
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Meadow View Road Bridge
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Meadow View Road (PA-4038) Over North Branch Bermudian Creek in Rural: York County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 42 ft. Main Span: 38 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1890 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is one of the few historic truss bridges in Pennsylvania to be spared demolition and relocated and preserved!
Messerall Road Bridge
Pymatuning State Park Trail Bridge
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Pymatuning State Park Trail Over Linesville Creek in Rural: Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 99 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1876 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
One of the last surviving bowstring truss bridges in Pennsylvania, this bridge was relocated and preserved on a trail system.
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Messerall Road Bridge
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Messerall Road (TR-993) Over Pine Creek in East Titusville: Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 99 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1876 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
One of the most significant bridges in Pennsylvania, abandoned and unrestored!
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Milburn Road Bridge
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Milburn Road (PA-2004) Over Neshannock Creek in Rural: Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1880 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
A small through truss built by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio was sentenced to the dumpster.
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Miller Station Road Bridge
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Miller Station Road (PA-1016) Over French Creek in Rural: Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 136 ft. Main Span: 132 ft. Roadway: 16.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1887 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This was a rare and ornate example of a Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio Whipple truss.
Mineral Road Bridge
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Mineral Road Over Millers River in Rural: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 105 ft. Roadway: 12.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1888 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
Located in a highly scenic location, this bridge sits on an unusual metal bent and has been preserved for pedestrian use only.
Montour Park Bridge
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Abandoned Road Over Montour Run in Robinson Township and Moon Township: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This abandoned bridge has the distinctive details indicating it is an extremely early surviving example of a pin-connected Pratt truss.
Morton Bridge
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114th Street (Landing Road) Over Crooked River in Rural: Ray County, Missouri, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 162 ft. Main Span: 102 ft. Roadway: 10.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1889 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This bridge shows some of the distinctive details of its builder including cast iron bearings.
Nevius Street Bridge
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Nevius Street Over Raritan River in Raritan: Somerset County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 300 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1886 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
An extremely rare, and well-preserved example of a multi-span Whipple truss.
Newcomer Road Bridge
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Newcomer Road (TR-135) Over Whetstone Creek in Rural: Morrow County, Ohio, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 81 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
Displaying the unusual details of its builder, this is a long example of a Wrought Iron Bridge Company pony truss span.
Noble's Mill Bridge
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Nobles Mill Road Over Deer Creek in Rural: Harford County, Maryland, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 152 ft. Main Span: 148 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1890 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is a well-preserved and relatively long span example of a pin-connected Pratt truss highway bridge.
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North Big Wheeling Creek Road Bridge
Rude Bridge
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Big Wheeling Creek Road (CR-5) Over Big Wheeling Creek in Rural: Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 215 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1896 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This Whipple truss is a rare example of a pin-connected highway truss with a skew.
Oak Street Bridge
Island Park Bridge
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Oak Street Over Chippewa River in Mt. Pleasant: Isabella County, Michigan, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 71 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 10.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1890 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
Beautifully preserved, this bridge has excellent integrity and displays the innovative, distinctive details of its builder.
Oakwood Avenue Bridge
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Oakwood Avenue Over Shiawassee River in Owosso: Shiawassee County, Michigan, United States
Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 134 ft. Main Span: 133 ft. Roadway: 19.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
A rare, ancient Whipple truss is maintained for pedestrian use.
Old Clifton Mills Road Bridge
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Old Clifton Mills Road (CR 8-4) Over Big Sandy Creek in Rural: Preston County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 102 ft. Roadway: 10.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1884 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This bridge displays the earlier Pratt truss design built by the prolific Wrought Iron Bridge Company.
Old IN-67 Bridge
Morgan County Bridge 146, Burnett's Creek Bridge
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Old IN-67 Over Lambs Creek in Rural: Morgan County, Indiana, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 86 ft. Main Span: 85 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1893 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
An example of this prolific builder's later through truss design, distinguished by an a-frame portal bracing.
Old Town Creek Bridge - South
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Private Driveway Over Old Town Creek in Xenia: Greene County, Ohio, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 70 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This rare bowstring truss bridge is in an interesting setting right next to an even more rare bowstring by a different builder!
Old Wells Street Bridge
Allen County Bridge 541
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Wells Street (Old Alignment) Over St. Marys River in Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana, United States
Metal 15 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 180 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1884 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio and William H. Goshorn and Alvin John Stewart
One of the most ornate truss bridges in the nation, and also featuring complex truss design, this bridge is an artistic masterpiece without compare!
Old Zoar Bridge
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Old CR-82 Over Tuscarawas River in Near Dover: Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States
Metal Continuous 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built 1883 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This unusual three span bridge is an extremely rare and early example of a continuous pin-connected truss bridge.
Panther Creek Private Bridge
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Private Drive Over Panther Creek in Rural: Miami County, Ohio, United States
Metal 6 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 80 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is an ancient, extremely rare bridge that had been serving as a bridge for a private driveway but is now bypassed.
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Parshallburg Bridge
Ditch Road Bridge
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Ditch Road Over Shiawassee River in Parshallburg: Saginaw County, Michigan, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Thacher Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 139 ft. Roadway: 17.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1889 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
One of the most important bridges in the country, it could have been Michigan's greatest success, but is instead Michigan's greatest failure.
Payne Road Bridge
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Payne Road Over Prescott Brook in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 47 ft. Main Span: 47 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1899 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
A bridge displaying the distinctive details of its builders, but heavilly altered.
Pleasant Valley Road Bridge
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Pleasant Valley Road (CR-85) Over Chagrin River in Rural: Lake County, Ohio, United States
Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 167 ft. Main Span: 163 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1881 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
Retaining moderate historic integrity, this bridge was rehabbed and galvanized instead of painted.
Pumpkin Run Road Bridge
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Pumpkin Run Road (TR-716) Over Pennsylvania Fork Dunkard Creek in Rural: Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 85 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This bridge is noted for its skewed design and it also has an unusual riveted box at the base of its end posts.
Renwick Road Bridge
Spring Banks Road Bridge
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Renwick Road Over Du Page River in Plainfield: Will County, Illinois, United States
Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 156 ft. Main Span: 151 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
An unusual sight amidst Will County's other historic truss bridges is this late 1800s through truss!
Rockafellows Mill Bridge
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Rockafellow Mill Road Over South Branch Raritan River (Red Rock Lake) in Rockafellows Mill: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 138 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1900 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
One of the last bridges to be constructed by the prolific Wrought Iron Bridge Company.
Rocky Fork Bridge
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Abandoned Springer Road Over Ohio Brush Creek in Rural: Highland County, Ohio, United States
Metal 10 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Roadway: 11 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This rare and classic 1870s cast and wrought iron bowstring truss is long abandoned and needs to be relocated and preserved!
Rocky Pond Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Rocky Pond in Belleville: Republic County, Kansas, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is a rare and outstanding example of an 1870s Wrought Iron Bridge Company cast and wrought iron bowstring pony truss bridge.
Rogers Street Bridge
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Rogers Street (Pedestrian Walkway) Over Waxahachie Creek in Waxahachie: Ellis County, Texas, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 190 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1889 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This truss bridge has been bypassed by a modern bridge but with conversion to a pedestrian bridge remains in use in its original location.
Rough Hollow Bridge
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CR-281 Over Pomme de Terre River in Rural: Hickory County, Missouri, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 257 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1891 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is a very long span 19th century pin-connected Pratt truss span.
Sandy Lee Watkins Park Bridge
Long Stretch Road Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Lick Creek Tributary in Rural: Henderson County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 8 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 63 ft. Main Span: 58 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1880 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This rare historic bowstring pony truss was relocated into a park setting, creating a beautiful heritage attraction for the park.
Scottwood Road Bridge
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Scottwood Road (TR-9) Over Slate Run in Rural: Huron County, Ohio, United States
Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 45 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This bridge displays the unusual designs of its builder, but also has an unusual connection cap at the ends of the bridge.
Sedwick Lane Bridge
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Sedwick Lane (Private Driveway) Over Cowanshannock Creek in Rural: Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
Someone is lucky enough to have one of the rarest historic bridge types, an iron bowstring, as part of their driveway.
Sheep Bridge
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Sheep Bridge Road (PA-4021) Over Conewago Creek in Rural: York County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 186 ft. Main Span: 181 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1889 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This excellent example of a Whipple truss was nicely rehabilitated by PennDOT.
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Smith Road Bridge
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Smith Road (TR-406) Over Conneaut Creek Tributary in Rural: Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 46 ft. Main Span: 46 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1888 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This small pony truss features extremely unusual connection design that was a characteristic of its builder.
South Big Wheeling Creek Road Bridge
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Big Wheeling Creek Road (CR-5) Over Big Wheeling Creek in Rural: Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 13 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 206 ft. Main Span: 202 ft. Roadway: 17.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1882 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This Whipple truss has been bypassed by a new bridge, but was thankfully allowed to stand next to its replacement.
Sparks Road Bridge
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Sparks Road Over Gunpowder Falls in Sparks: Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 178 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1888 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This bridge features a design pattern that its builder only rarely used, and has been altered with a steel arch retrofit.
Spencer's Crossing Bridge
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2370 Road Over Pottawatomie Creek in Rural: Anderson County, Kansas, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 230 ft. Main Span: 128 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
With both through and pony truss spans, this bridge is a one-stop visit to learn about the typical design details of the Wrought Iron Bridge Company.
Spring Run Bridge
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Private Access Over Spring Run in Carey: Wyandot County, Ohio, United States
Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 35 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
Hidden away on a private farm is this excellent example of a Wrought Iron Bridge Company pony truss.
Stoney Brook Road Bridge
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Stoney Brook Road (Private Driveway) Over Sinnemahoning Portage Creek in Rural: Cameron County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This classic Wrought Iron Bridge Company pony truss serves a private driveway.
Strimples Mill Road Bridge
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Strimples Mill Road Over Lockatong Creek in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 95 ft. Main Span: 93 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1897 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
A traditional example of the work done by a prominent bridge builder.
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Swanson Road Bridge
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Swanson Road Over Buck Run Creek in Rural: Livingston County, New York, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 61 ft. Main Span: 59 ft. Roadway: 10.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1889 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This bridge has unusual details that associate it with its builder.
Taylor's Ford Bridge
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Nolen Avenue Over Wapsipinicon River in Rural: Buchanan County, Iowa, United States
Metal 14 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 271 ft. Main Span: 143 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1872 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
An early and unaltered example of an extremely important bridge type, this structure was bypassed.
Tioga Bridge
White County Bridge 298
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Tioga Road Over Tippecanoe River in Monticello: Carroll County, Indiana and White County, Indiana, United States
Metal 15 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 453 ft. Main Span: 225 ft. Roadway: 14.4 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1890 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio and Craven Smith
This rare multi-span Whipple truss is one of the finest examples of this bridge type in Indiana.
Townline Brook Bridge
Bennett Park Bridge
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Private Drive Over Townline Brook in Rural: Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Metal 6 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1875 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is the only 1870s bowstring in Michigan, a rare example of a plate and channel top chord bowstring.
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TR-245 Bridge
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TR-245 Over Outlet Ditch in Rural: Hancock County, Ohio, United States
Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This abandoned bridge displays the unusual details that associate it with its builder.
TR-251 Bridge
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TR-251 Over Outlet Ditch in Rural: Hancock County, Ohio, United States
Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 45 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 16.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This ancient bridge continues to serve its original function of carrying vehicular traffic.
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TR-84 Bridge
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TR-84 Over Ottawa Creek in Rural: Hancock County, Ohio, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 64 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
Rather than leave this closed historic bridge standing as a historic monument, taxpayer dollars were wasted when this bridge was demolished with no replacement.
Triple Whipple Bridge
Laughery Creek Bridge
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IN-56 (Old Alignment) Over Laughery Creek in Buffalo (Rural): Dearborn County, Indiana and Ohio County, Indiana, United States
Metal 21 Panel Pin-Connected Triple Intersection Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 300 ft. Main Span: 298 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1878 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
The king of Indiana bridges, a nationally significant, ancient 1878 bridge features a unique truss configuration, and has a huge span.
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Upper Bluffton Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 348810
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West Ravine Road Over Upper Iowa River in Bluffton: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Pin-Connected Queenpost Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 154 ft. Main Span: 116 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1880 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is a textbook example of the work its builder did, and also has a rare Queenpost approach.
Upper Paris Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 223020
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Sutton Road Over Wapsipinicon River in Paris: Linn County, Iowa, United States
Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 208 ft. Main Span: 158 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1879 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is a spectacular and early example of a Wrought Iron Bridge Company Whipple truss bridge, a design they preferred for long spans.
Van Buren Avenue Bridge
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Van Buren Avenue Over Pecatonica in Freeport: Stephenson County, Illinois, United States
Metal 13 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 204 ft. Main Span: 198 ft. Roadway: 17.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This classic Wrought Iron Bridge Company Whipple truss was left standing for pedestrian use and is noted for its surviving ornamentation.
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Venango Veterans Memorial Bridge
Gravel Run Road Bridge / Cussewago Street Bridge
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Cussewago Street / Gravel Run Road (PA-1002) Over French Creek in Venango: Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 261 ft. Main Span: 129 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1893 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
A bridge with remarkable beauty and integrity, PennDOT neglected this bridge, giving it an excuse to demolish the bridge.
Welty's Bridge
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Mt. Pleasant Road Over Sugar Creek in Rural: Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 146 ft. Main Span: 73 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This multi-span through truss bridge remains open to private traffic with alterations and despite significant deterioration.
West Liberty Bridge
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CR-225 (Liberty East Road) Over Alum Creek in Rural: Morrow County, Ohio, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 88 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1876 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This bridge shows evidence that it may have been relocated here from a more urban location long ago.
Whisnand Ford Bridge
Robertson Ford Bridge
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Abandoned Road Over Stephens Creek in Rural: Monroe County, Indiana, United States
Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 95 ft. Main Span: 95 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1890 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This bridge looks to have been abandoned for eons, and some of the bridge has been scrapped out.
York Haven Road Bridge
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Old York Haven Road (Old PA-181 Alignment) Over Conewago Creek in Rural: York County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 18 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 295 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1888 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is the only known example in the country of a Pennsylvania truss built by the most prolific pre-1900 bridge company in the nation.

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