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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: 125

2nd Level Canal Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Amtrak) Over 2nd Level Canal and Lyman Street and Canal Street (MA-116) in Holyoke: Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 550 ft. Main Span: 135 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Boston Bridge Works of Boston, Massachusetts
This bridge crosses roads and a canal with different spans types.
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Albany Railroad Swing Bridge
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Railroad (CSX and Amtrak) Over Hudson River and Quay Street in Albany and Rensselaer: Albany County, New York and Rensselaer County, New York, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,272 ft. Main Span: 260 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1901 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This early product of the American Bridge Company is of heavy duty construction, yet this was not enough for this bridge to be sentenced to the scrapyard.
Ambridge Bridge
Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge / Ambridge-Woodlawn Bridge
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11th Street Over Ohio River, PA-51, and Railroad in Ambridge and Aliquippa: Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,995 ft. Main Span: 530 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1927 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and T. J. Wilkerson of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
This gorgeous and unique multi-cantilever span design is a testimony to why Ambridge is even in existence!
ASB Bridge
Fratt Bridge - Armour-Swift-Burlington Bridge
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Railroad (BNSF) Over Missouri River in Kansas City: Jackson County, Missouri and Clay County, Missouri, United States
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,475 ft. Main Span: 428 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1911 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Waddell and Harrington of Kansas City, Missouri
This unique bridge is one of only two unusual telescoping vertical lift bridges in the country.
Avoca Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Livonia, Avon and Lakeville) Over Cohocton River in Avoca: Steuben County, New York, United States
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1919 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
An attractive Baltimore truss bridge with massive members and a skew.
Bairdstown Bridge
Old Blairsville Bridge
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Market Street (PA-2002) Over Conemaugh River in Blairsville: Indiana County, Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 358 ft. Main Span: 290 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1935 By: Freeland McHale and PA and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
This bridge features a Baltimore truss configuration unlike other period bridges in the state.
Batavia Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Tonawanda Creek in Batavia: Genesee County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1900 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
This bridge is noteworthy for being built by an important bridge company.
Bath Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Livonia, Avon and Lakeville) Over Cohocton River in Bath: Steuben County, New York, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bizarre bridge has vertical endposts and a heavy skew.
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Bellaire Bridge
Interstate Bridge
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8th Street Over Ohio River in Bellaire and Benwood: Belmont County, Ohio and Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,100 ft. Main Span: 700 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1926 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio and John Edwin Greiner (J. E. Greiner Company of Baltimore, Maryland and Chicago, Illinois)
One of the greatest and oldest cantilever bridges on the Ohio is about to be demolished, a serious crime against history.
Bellefontaine Bridge
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Railroad (BNSF) Over Missouri River in Old Jamestown and West Alton: St. Louis County, Missouri and St. Charles County, Missouri, United States
Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,660 ft. Main Span: 440 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1893 By: New Jersey Steel and Iron Company of Trenton, New Jersey and George Shattuck Morison
This bridge is one of the few surviving bridges designed by one of the greatest engineers in American history.
Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Bessemer and Lake Erie) Over Allegheny River in Near Oakmont: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous 14 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,327 ft. Main Span: 520 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1918 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
An unusual and large example of continuous deck truss construction.
Black Oak Road Bridge
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Private Drive (Black Oak Road) Over North Branch Potomac River in Rural: Allegany County, Maryland and Mineral County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 234 ft. Main Span: 128 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1905 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania
This bridge was originally built for the Western Maryland Railway, but the road and bridge later was turned into a private drive for motor vehicles.
Blissfield Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Adrian and Blissfield) Over River Raisin in Blissfield: Lenawee County, Michigan, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1907 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
A beautiful railroad truss bridge helps people ignore ugly highway crossing next to the bridge.
Blue Heron Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Big South Fork in Blue Heron (Rural): McCreary County, Kentucky, United States
Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
This is a cantilever deck truss bridge, and its design showcases the engineering clearly.
Bridge E-40
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Railroad (CSX) Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Rural: Herkimer County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 145 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Roadway: 52.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1913 By: Unknown
This railroad bridge is noted for its skew, Baltimore truss configuration, and its three truss line arrangement.
Bridge Lane Bridge
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Bridge Lane Over Bald Eagle Creek in Rural: Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 270 ft. Main Span: 135 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
This bridge, now used on a private road, is a former railroad bridge.
Broadway Bridge
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Broadway Over Willamette River and Various Streets and Railroad in Portland: Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Rall) and Approach Spans: Metal 11 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,742 ft. Main Span: 278 ft. Roadway: 45.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1913 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania and Ralph Modjeski
This iconic bridge is the largest example of the rare Rall type of bascule bridge ever built.
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Broadway Bridge
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Broadway Street Over Kentucky River in Frankfort: Franklin County, Kentucky, United States
Metal Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 516 ft. Main Span: 156 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: Unknown
One of a pair of bridges that sit next to each other and offer a unique discussion in transportation heritage.
Buffalo Creek Retreat Bridge
Hubbard Valley Park Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Hubbard Creek in Rural: Medina County, Ohio, United States
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 151 ft. Main Span: 151 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1927 By: Unknown
This heavy duty through truss was moved and preserved and is a rare example of a highway Baltimore truss in Ohio.
Camp Lavigne Road Bridge
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PA-4049 (Camp Lavigne Road) Over Fishing Creek in Rural: Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 138 ft. Main Span: 133 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1934 By: Unknown
This skewed bridge is one of a very small number of state design through truss bridges to use a Baltimore truss configuration.
Carquinez Bridge
Eastbound I-80 Bridge
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I-80 (Eastbound) Over Carquinez Strait and Railroad (Union Pacific) in Crockett and Vallejo: Contra Costa County, California and Solano County, California, United States
Metal Bolt-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 5,209 ft. Main Span: 1,100 ft. Roadway: 51.8 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1958 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This large cantilever bridge takes on the overall shape of an earlier, now-demolished cantilever truss, but instead displays period construction details.
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Cascade Bridge
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South Main Street Over Cascade Ravine in Burlington: Des Moines County, Iowa, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 464 ft. Main Span: 204 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1896 By: Milwaukee Bridge and Iron Works of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Boynton and Warriner of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
This is a rare example of a high level style pin-connected Baltimore deck truss.
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Cherry Shoals Bridge
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CR 1450 East (TR 308) Over Little Wabash River in Rural: White County, Illinois, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 192 ft. Main Span: 192 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1878 By: Milwaukee Bridge and Iron Works of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This is an extremely old and very rare example of a pin-connected Baltimore truss, also noted for its unusual design details.
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.
Clarion Secondary Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Abandoned Clarion Secondary Railroad) Over Clarion River in Rural: Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 845 ft. Main Span: 270 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1908 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio and Albert Lucius of New York, New York
This large and visually stunning bridge is a magnificent example of its type, and is hidden out in a very rural location.
Connel Bridge
Connel's Ferry Bridge
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A828 Over Loch Etive in Connel: Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom
Metal Cantilever 32 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch,
Length: 1,025 ft. Main Span: 524 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1903 By: Arrol’s Bridge and Roof Company of Glasgow, Scotland and John Wolfe Barry
This unique bridge features unusual member angles and inclines, resulting in a striking appearance that looks ahead of its time
CSX Erie Canal Railroad Bridge
New York Central Erie Canal Railroad Bridge, Bridge E-106
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Railroad (CSX) Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Rural: Wayne County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 164 ft. Main Span: 164 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1901 By: Unknown
This bridge is noted for its heavy skew, Baltimore truss configuration, and three truss line arrangement.
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Cunningham Road Bridge
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Cunningham Road (PA-3008) Over Marsh Creek in Rural: Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 255 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1894 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
An extremely rare bridge located a handful of miles from historic Gettysburg, this bridge is slated for demolition.
Dingman's Ferry Bridge
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Bethany and Dingmans Choice Turnpike (CR-560, PA-739) Over Delaware River in Rural: Sussex County, New Jersey and Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 547 ft. Main Span: 182 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
This extremely rare Phoenix column Baltimore truss is also unusual because it is a privately owned toll highway bridge.
Drummondville Pont Ferroviaire
Drummondville Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Via-Rail) Over Rivière Saint-François in Drummondville: Centre-du-Québec, Québec, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 530 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1928 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec
This railroad bridge displays an uncommon truss configuration and was built by a prolific company.
East Avenue Bridge
Bridge E-110
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East Avenue Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Newark: Wayne County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 151 ft. Main Span: 148 ft. Roadway: 18.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: Owego Bridge Company of Owego, New York
This is a Baltimore truss bridge, which was less commonly used over the Erie Canal than other truss types.
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Eastern Avenue Bridge
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Eastern Avenue (Abandoned Alignment) Over Don River in Toronto: Toronto City, Ontario, Canada
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 148 ft. Main Span: 148 ft. Roadway: 62 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1933 By: Unknown
This abandoned bridge is a rare Canadian example of a through truss with three truss lines.
Elm Fork Trinity River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Trinity Railway Express) Over Elm Fork Trinity River in Dallas: Dallas County, Texas, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Box Beam, Fixed
Length: 1,528 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This classic Baltimore truss railroad bridge sits next to a modern plate girder railroad bridge.
Emergency Swing Dam
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Maintenance Walkway Over Sault Canal (St. Marys River) in Sault Ste. Marie: Algoma District, Ontario, Canada
Metal Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier)
Length: 375 ft. Main Span: 375 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1898 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec
This globally significant structure is a unique type of dam that can be deployed and held up by this beautiful swing bridge type structure.
Erie Canal CSX Railroad Bridge
Bridge E-167
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Railroad (CSX) Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Rochester: Monroe County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
One of two heavilly skewed through truss bridges at this location, sitting side by side.
Falls Bridge
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Falls Bridge Road Over Schuylkill River in Philadelphia: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 566 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1895 By: Filbert, Porter, and Company and George S. Webster
This spectacular bridge was originally built to be a double-deck bridge, giving it a unique design and appearance.
Fort Dodge Railroad Bridge
Chicago Great Western Railroad Viaduct
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Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Des Moines River and Other Features in Rural: Webster County, Iowa, United States
Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,719 ft. Main Span: 219 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1902 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is the second largest bridge in Iowa and is also a rare example of its type.
Fort Madison Bridge
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Bridge
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Great River Road (IL-9) and Railroad (BNSF) Over Mississippi River in Fort Madison and Niota: Lee County, Iowa and Hancock County, Illinois, United States
Metal Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 14 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,347 ft. Main Span: 525 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1927 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and A. F. Robinson
This is a rare double-deck truss railroad bridge that offers a toll highway for vehicular traffic on the upper deck.
Frisco Bridge
Memphis Bridge
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Railroad (BNSF) Over Mississippi River in Memphis: Shelby County, Tennessee and Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States
Metal Cantilever 28 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 4,988 ft. Main Span: 790 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1892 By: Baird Brothers of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and George Shattuck Morison
The Frisco Bridge is the crowning achievement of a great engineer, and one of the oldest and largest cantilever truss bridges in the world.
Glenwood Avenue Bridge
Bridge E-210
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Glenwood Avenue Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Medina: Orleans County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 180 ft. Main Span: 178 ft. Roadway: 16.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: Unknown
This is one of two unusual Erie Canal bridges in Medina that used pin-connections and Baltimore trusses instead of riveted connections.
Government Bridge
Arsenal Bridge
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Fort Armstrong Avenue (2nd Street) and Railroad () Over Mississippi River and Various Streets and Railroads in Davenport and Rock Island: Scott County, Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois, United States
Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,848 ft. Main Span: 366 ft. Roadway: 25.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1896 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and Ralph Modjeski
This unusual army-owned double-deck bridge was the first large bridge designed by famous bridge engineer Ralph Modjeski.
Grassy Point Bridge
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Railroad (BNSF) Over St. Louis River in Superior: Douglas County, Wisconsin and St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States
Metal Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,660 ft. Main Span: 430 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1912 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This railroad bridge is noted for its very large swing span.
Hannibal Bridge
Second Hannibal Bridge
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Railroad (BNSF) Over Missouri River in Kansas City: Jackson County, Missouri and Clay County, Missouri, United States
Metal 17 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,560 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1917 By: Union Bridge and Construction Company of Kansas City, Missouri and Charles Hopkins Cartlidge
Located at a historical crossing, this impressive swing bridge was originally a double-deck highway and railroad bridge.
Harahan Bridge
Big River Crossing
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Railroad (Union Pacific) and Big River Crossing Over Mississippi River in Memphis: Shelby County, Tennessee and Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States
Metal Cantilever 26 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Inverted Bowstring Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 4,973 ft. Main Span: 790 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1916 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania and Ralph Modjeski
This nationally significant bridge is unique for its location next to two other bridges and for its former highway deck converted for pedestrian use.
Harmans Road Bridge
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Harmans Road Over St. Jean Baptiste Creek in Evantural Township: Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a rare surviving example of a highway Baltimore truss bridge in Ontario.
Havre de Grace Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Susquehanna River in Havre de Grace and Perryville: Harford County, Maryland and Cecil County, Maryland, United States
Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 6,109 ft. Main Span: 520 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is a long and large bridge noted for its variety of span types and its extremely long simple deck truss span.
High Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern, Cincinnati Southern) Over Kentucky River in Rural: Jessamine County, Kentucky and Mercer County, Kentucky, United States
Metal Continuous (Straight Chords) 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,173 ft. Main Span: 353 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1911 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Gustav Lindenthal
This mammoth bridge designed by a famous engineer is part of an interesting bridge history at this site.
High Level Bridge
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109 Street and Railroad (Streetcar) Over North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,550 ft. Main Span: 289 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1913 By: John B. Gunn and Sons and Phillips B. Motley
This large bridge is an extremely rare example of a combined highway and railway double-deck bridge.
Highline Bridge
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Railroad (Kansas City Terminal Railway) Over Kansas River (Kaw River) and Various Roads and Railroads in Kansas City: Wyandotte County, Kansas and Jackson County, Missouri, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 5,211 ft. Main Span: 304 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1917 By: Kelly-Atkinson Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This rare double-deck railroad bridge is an elevated viaduct that also includes an extremely long series of approach spans.
Hobbs Bridge
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Curtis Road (J. D. Suggs Road) Over Elk River in Rural: Lincoln County, Tennessee, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 304 ft. Main Span: 199 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1891 By: Unknown
This rare pin-connected Baltimore highway truss was bypassed and abandoned, with its approach spans removed.
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Hojack Swing Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Genesee River in Rochester: Monroe County, New York, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing
Main Span: 304 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1905 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
Despite historic significance, feasibility of preservation, and community support, this bridge was sentenced to the dumpster.
Holton Avenue Viaduct
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RTA Rapid Transit Over Holton Avenue, 90th Street, and Railroad in Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 580 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This unusual bridge is almost like two double track bridges side by side, and the north half includes plate girder spans over Holton Avenue, while the southern half is all concrete arch spans.
Horan Road Bridge
Bridge E-209
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Horan Road Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Medina: Orleans County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 229 ft. Main Span: 227 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: Unknown
This is one of two unusual Erie Canal bridges in Medina that used pin-connections and Baltimore trusses instead of riveted connections.
Howard Street Middle Channel Bridge
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Howard Street (Non-Motorized Traffic Only) Over Spokane River Middle Channel in Spokane: Spokane County, Washington, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 242 ft. Main Span: 194 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1916 By: Beer's Building Company of Seattle, Washington and Morton McCartney
This impressive and uncommon Baltimore truss is the only pin-connected truss bridge in Spokane.
Huey P. Long Bridge
Huey P. Long Jefferson Parish Bridge
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US-90 and Railroad (New Orleans Public Belt Railroad) Over Mississippi River and Various Roads in Bridge City and Elmwood: Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 22,996 ft. Main Span: 790 ft. Roadway: 84 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1935 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters
This massive bridge has been widened with the addition of two truss lines, but remains a significant example of a large scale combined highway and railroad bridge.
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Railroad (Abandoned Soo Line) Over Railroad (Abandoned Chicago and Northwestern) in Near Hurley: Iron County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 122 ft. Main Span: 122 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1896 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
An important structure, since this is one of the few remaining metal truss bridges in northern Wisconsin.
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I Street and Railroad (Southern Pacific) Over Sacramento River in Sacramento and West Sacramento: Sacramento County, California and Yolo County, California, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 854 ft. Main Span: 195 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1911 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and John D. Isaacs
This is a rare example of a double deck swing bridge, as it carries highway on top and railroad below.
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Campbell Avenue and Etna Street Over Ohio River in Ironton and Russell: Greenup County, Kentucky and Lawrence County, Ohio, United States
Metal Cantilever 24 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,401 ft. Main Span: 725 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1922 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This mighty cantilever is a work of art, an iconic landmark, not in the way of its replacement, yet was condemned to demolition.
Joliet Illinois and Michigan Canal Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Burlington Northern and Santa Fe) Over Illinois and Michigan Canal in Joliet: Will County, Illinois, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 200 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1935 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
A traditionally designed Baltimore through truss with a heavy skew.
Lehigh Gorge Trail Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Central Railroad of New Jersey) and Lehigh Gorge Trail Over Railroad (Lehigh Valley) in Rural: Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Main Span: 140 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This skewed railroad over railroad overpass bridge is noted for its distinctive portal bracing.
Little Conemaugh River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Little Conemaugh River in Johnstown: Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 215 ft. Main Span: 215 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1906 By: Cambria Steel of Johnstown, Pennsylvania (Cambria Iron Works of Johnstown, Pennsylvania)
This railroad bridge with its heavy skew was built by the steel company which is such a major part of Johnstown history.
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.
Lower Turnpike Bridge
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Lower Turnpike Road Over Mettawee River in Granville: Washington County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 169 ft. Main Span: 161 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1889 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Dean and Westbrook of New York, New York, Agents
This is a beautiful and rare example of a truss bridge with patented Phoenix columns, and also rare for its Baltimore configuration.
Lyons Ferry Bridge
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WA-261 Over Snake River (Lake Herbert G West) in Rural: Columbia County, Washington and Franklin County, Washington, United States
Metal Cantilever 26 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,040 ft. Main Span: 520 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1927 By: Kuckenberg and Wittman of Portland, Oregon and Washington Department of Highways
This unusual and early surviving cantilever truss bridge was moved to this beautiful rural location in 1968.
Lyons Railroad Bridge
Bridge E-99
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Railroad (CSX) Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Lyons: Wayne County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 137 ft. Main Span: 137 ft. Roadway: 90 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1917 By: Unknown
This is a rare example of a railroad bridge with four truss lines providing enough width for six tracks.
Metcalf Street Bridge
Dixie Highway Bridge
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Metcalf Street (Dixie Highway) Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Lima: Allen County, Ohio, United States
Metal Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 538 ft. Main Span: 308 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1923 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This awe-inspiring massive membered bridge has a mighty skew to it!
Middletown Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Connecticut Central Railroad) Over Connecticut River and CT-9 in Middletown: Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
Metal 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,220 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is a large and impressive railroad swing bridge with a large approach system as well.
Minersville Bridge
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4th Avenue (PA-3039) Over Conemaugh River in Johnstown: Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 453 ft. Main Span: 269 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: Cambria Iron Works of Johnstown, Pennsylvania
This bizarre and unique bridge features a deck that runs at an incline through the truss which is not inclined.
Mingo Junction Wabash Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Wheeling and Lake Erie) Over Ohio River in Mingo Junction and Rural: Jefferson County, Ohio and Brooke County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,296 ft. Main Span: 700 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1904 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This visually complex and beautiful cantilever was the longest cantilever in the world when built.
Mohawk River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX and Mohawk, Adirondack and Northern) (Former New York Central) Over Mohawk River in Rural: Oneida County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 105 ft. Main Span: 104 ft. Roadway: 57 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bridge is noted for its Baltimore truss configuration, skew, and width consisting of three truss lines.
Monaca-Beaver Railroad Bridge
Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Ohio River in Monaca and Beaver: Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Cantilever 26 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,779 ft. Main Span: 769 ft. Roadway: 29 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1910 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Albert Lucius of New York, New York
This landmark cantilever truss bridge is noted as an early surviving cantilever truss and for its massive design.
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over River Raisin in Monroe: Monroe County, Michigan, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 453 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1910 By: Unknown
This spectacular bridge is not only impressive to the eye, it is also a rare pinned Baltimore truss.
Moose Jaw Viaduct
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Moose Jaw River, Manitoba Street, River Drive, and Railroad (Canadian Pacific) in Moose Jaw: Division 7 (Moose Jaw), Saskatchewan, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,425 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)
This is a long viaduct that has a variety of span types.
Mosgrove Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railroad) Over Allegheny River and Various Roads in West Mosgrove: Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 18 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,680 ft. Main Span: 450 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1899 By: Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This spectacular bridge features some of the longest pin-connected deck truss spans in the country.
New Westminster Railway Bridge
Fraser River Swing Bridge
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Railroad (BNSF) Over Fraser River in New Westminster and Surrey: Greater Vancouver District, British Columbia, United States
Metal 17 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,780 ft. Main Span: 380 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1903 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec and Waddell and Hedrick of Kansas City, Missouri
This former double-deck bridge has a unique spread span which is 19 feet wide at one end and 139 feet at the other.
Newark Slough Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Abandoned Southern Pacific) Over Newark Slough in Newark: Alameda County, California, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier)
Length: 420 ft. Main Span: 184 ft.
Built 1910 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This riveted Baltimore swing truss bridge has been abandoned in the open position in an area best accessed by boat.
Newtown Creek Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Rail-Trail) Over Newtown Creek in Elmira: Chemung County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 173 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This unusual bridge is noted for its heavy skew, and unusual bracing to accommodate this, and the skew may also be the reason for the unusual vertical endposts.
Niles Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Amtrak and Norfolk Southern) Over St. Joseph River and US-31 BR in Niles: Berrien County, Michigan, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 640 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1899 By: Detroit Bridge and Iron Works of Detroit, Michigan
Both unusual and impressive, this is a large four-span structure.
North Station Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (MBTA) Over Charles River in Boston and Cambridge: Suffolk County, Massachusetts and Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift)
Length: 500 ft. Main Span: 87 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and Keller and Harrington of Chicago, Illinois
Originally four parallel skewed bascule spans, today there are only two, but it is still a unique historic bridge.
O'Neil Road Bridge
Bridge E-84
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Oneil Road Over Seneca River (New York State Barge Canal System) in Rural: Cayuga County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 390 ft. Main Span: 195 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1910 By: Unknown
Featuring portal cresting, this is also an extremely rare example of a multi-span pin-connected Baltimore highway truss bridge.
Old Nipawin Bridge
Crooked Bridge
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Old Highway 35 and Railroad (Torch River Rail) Over North Saskatchewan River in Nipawin: Division 14 (Melfort), Saskatchewan, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,907 ft. Main Span: 280 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1930 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)
This is a very rare example of a double-deck combined highway and railway bridge.
Old Sullivan Company Footbridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Sugar River in Claremont: Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1905 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This riveted through truss bridge is abandoned but originally provided access directly from the doors of a building to the other side of the river.
Old Vicksburg Bridge
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Abandoned US-80 Alignment and Railroad (Kansas City Southern) Over Mississippi River in Vicksburg: Warren County, Mississippi and Madison Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal Cantilever 26 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 8,546 ft. Main Span: 825 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Harrington, Howard, and Ash of Kansas City, Missouri
This beautiful bridge is among the finest historic bridges on the Mississippi River, yet it has been sadly closed off to the public.
Owens Road Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Livonia, Avon and Lakeville) Over Cohocton River in Near Avoca: Steuben County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This railroad bridge is visible from nearby I-86.
Ozark Mill Bridge
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West McCracken Street Over Finley Creek in Ozark: Christian County, Missouri, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 204 ft. Main Span: 98 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1923 By: Pioneer Construction Company of Malvern, Arkansas
This rare Baltimore riveted through truss forms an attractive crossing for the City of Ozark, as the only truss bridge located in the city.
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PA-14 Over Lycoming Creek in Rural: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 133 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
This skewed bridge is one of a very small number of state design through truss bridges to use a Baltimore truss configuration.
Paddock Road Bridge
Gould's Mill Bridge
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Paddock Road Over Black River in Rural: Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 164 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 22.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: Boston Bridge Works of Boston, Massachusetts
This bridge was originally built to carry a combination of highway and railroad traffic, and is noted for its heavy skew.
Pine Creek Rail Trail Bridge 1
Tomb Bridge
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Railroad (Pine Creek Rail Trail) Over Pine Creek in Rural: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 480 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1902 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
Located on a rail-trail in a scenic mountainous setting, this is one of several stunning historic truss bridges on the rail-trail.
Pine Creek Rail Trail Bridge 2
Ramsey Bridge
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Railroad (Pine Creek Rail Trail) Over Pine Creek in Rural: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 470 ft. Main Span: 155 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1902 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
Located on a rail-trail in a scenic mountainous setting, this is one of several stunning historic truss bridges on the rail-trail.
Pine Creek Rail Trail Bridge 3
Waterville Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Pine Creek Rail Trail) Over Little Pine Creek in Rural: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 300 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1902 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
Located on a rail-trail in a scenic mountainous setting, this is one of several stunning historic truss bridges on the rail-trail.
Pine Creek Rail Trail Bridge 4
Cedar Run Bridge
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Railroad (Pine Creek Rail Trail) Over Pine Creek in Rural: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 420 ft. Main Span: 135 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1902 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
Located on a rail-trail in a scenic mountainous setting, this is one of several stunning historic truss bridges on the rail-trail.
Pont de l'avenue Lambert (Avenue Lambert Bridge)
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Avenue Lambert Over Rivière Le Bras in Beauceville: Chaudiére-Appalaches, Québec, Canada
Metal 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 180 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1908 By: Phoenix Bridge and Iron Works of Montréal, Québec (Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania)
This is an attractive Baltimore through truss bridge in a scenic rural setting.
Pont de la Gare de Cap-Saint-Ignace (Cap-Saint-Ignace Station Bridge)
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Route des Quatre Chemins Over Rivière Bras Saint-Nicolas in Cap-Saint-Ignace: Chaudiére-Appalaches, Québec, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 115 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This through truss bridge is noted for its Baltimore truss configuration.
Pont de Saint-Casimir (Saint-Casimir Bridge)
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QC-354 (Rue Notre Dame) Over Rivière Sainte-Anne in Saint-Casimir: Capitale-Nationale, Québec, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 324 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1932 By: Gauthier et Julien of Portneuf Station, Quebec
Leading directly to a beautiful historic church in the center of town, this is a rare small-scale Baltimore truss bridge that retains good historic integrity.
Pont de Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce
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QC-276 (Route Lagueux, Rue Martel) Over Rivière Chaudière in Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce: Chaudiére-Appalaches, Québec, Canada
Metal 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 420 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1908 By: Phoenix Bridge and Iron Works of Montréal, Québec (Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania)
This bridge is noted for its uncommon and large Baltimore truss spans.
Pont de St Côme Linière (St Côme Linière Bridge)
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Rue du Pont Over Rivière du Loup in Saint-Côme-Linière: Chaudiére-Appalaches, Québec, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 163 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This attractive centerpiece for the town has been rehabilitated for continued vehicular use, preserving this important heritage bridge.
Pont Morisset (Morisset Bridge)
Pont de Morisset-Station (Morisset-Station Bridge)
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QC-275 Over Rivière Famine in Saint-Prosper: Chaudiére-Appalaches, Québec, Canada
Metal Cantilever 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 399 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Roadway: 19 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1928 By: Eastern Canada Steel and Iron Works of Montréal, Québec
This very unusually configured riveted deck truss highway bridge was rehabilitated in 2019.
Pont Walker (Walker Bridge)
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Rue Lorne Over Rivière Châteauguay in Huntingdon: Montérégie, Québec, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 146 ft. Main Span: 146 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1911 By: Phoenix Bridge and Iron Works of Montréal, Québec (Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania)
This is a noteworthy example of a Baltimore highway truss bridge, and it has been rehabilitated for continued vehicular use.
Port Clinton Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern and Amtrak) Over Portage River in Port Clinton: Ottawa County, Ohio, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Heel Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Span: 118 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1915 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois
This unusual four track bascule bridge, the first of its kind, has plate girders that assist the truss.
Putnam Railroad Bridge
North County Trailway Bridge
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Railroad (North County Trailway Rail-Trail) Over New Croton Reservoir in Rural: Westchester County, New York, United States
Metal 18 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch,
Length: 459 ft. Main Span: 384 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1905 By: New York Central Railroad Forces and Olaf Hoff of New York, New York
This former railroad bridge has a spectacular through truss main span and has become a centerpiece of a rail-trail in the area.
Quaker Road Bridge
Oneil Road Bridge, Bridge E-120
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Quaker Road (O'Neill Road) Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Macedon: Wayne County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 169 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: I.M. Ludington's Sons Inc. of Rochester, New York
This Erie Canal bridge had not yet been rehabbed at the time of photodocumentation.
Queensboro Bridge
59th Street Bridge, Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Blackwell's Island Bridge
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59th Street (NY-25) Over East River and Various Roads in New York: Manhattan, New York and Queens, New York, United States
Metal Cantilever 40 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss,
Length: 7,449 ft. Main Span: 1,182 ft. Roadway: 51 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1909 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania and Gustav Lindenthal, Leffert L. Buck, and Other Engineers
Breaking American records when built, this is a famous double-deck cantilever through truss noted for its massive design, ornamental details, and unusual cantilever arrangement.
Rockwood Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Huron River in Rockwood: Wayne County, Michigan and Monroe County, Michigan, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 234 ft. Main Span: 155 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
A nice railroad through truss with unusual portal bracing and deck plate girder approaches.
Saginaw Swing Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX, Central Michigan Railroad) Over Saginaw River in Saginaw: Saginaw County, Michigan, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 551 ft. Main Span: 226 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A swing bridge that retains a high degree of historic integrity.
Shirley Bridge
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River Road (CR-125) Over Middle Fork Little Red River in Rural: Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States
Metal 6 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 340 ft. Main Span: 154 ft. Roadway: 8.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1908 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This former railroad bridge has an unusual combination of pinned and riveted connections.
Short Line Bridge
Milwaukee Road Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Mississippi River and River Parkway in Minneapolis: Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Metal Pin-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,061 ft. Main Span: 324 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1902 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is an impressive and uncommon example of a Baltimore deck truss.
Siemens Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Abandoned) Over Railroad (Rail-Trail) in Siemens (Rural): Gogebic County, Michigan, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1896 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This is an impressive railroad overpass utilizing an uncommon truss configuration.
Simmesport Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Kansas City Southern) Over Atchafalaya River in Simmesport: Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana and Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,170 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Harrington and Cortelyou
This large railroad truss swing bridge once carried highway traffic on a shared deck.
Sinnemahoning Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Sinnemahoning Creek and Railroad Street in Sinnemahoning: Cameron County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 441 ft. Main Span: 147 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
This is one of several railroad truss bridges along this particular railroad line.
Skinners Falls Bridge
Milanville - Skinners Falls Bridge
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Calkins Road (PA-1002) / CR-44 (Skinners Falls W Road) Over Delaware River in Milanville: Wayne County, Pennsylvania and Sullivan County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 467 ft. Main Span: 232 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1901 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
One of the oldest bridges built by American Bridge, and one of the most beautiful built structures in the region.
Steubenville Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Ohio River in Steubenville and Weirton: Jefferson County, Ohio and Brooke County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,011 ft. Main Span: 571 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
A massive and impressive continuous truss bridge.
Stones Levee Bridge
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Stones Levee Road Over Railroad in Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 121 ft. Main Span: 114 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1908 By: Interstate Building Company
An attractive truss bridge with an interesting history, this structure is in poor condition.
Thebes Bridge
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Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Mississippi River in Thebes: Alexander County, Illinois and Scott County, Missouri, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 3,817 ft. Main Span: 671 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1905 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ralph Modjeski and Alfred Noble
This bridge is one of the most significant early large-scale cantilever truss bridges in the United States.
Twin Bridge
Hendricks County Bridge 178
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Broadway Street (Road 50 South) Over West Fork White Lick Creek in Rural: Hendricks County, Indiana, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 153 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1886 By: Indiana Bridge Company of Indianapolis, Indiana
Sitting next to a large historic railroad bridge, this skewed bridge is significant as a rare pin -connected Baltimore truss.
Walnut Street Bridge
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Walnut Street Over Susquehanna River in Harrisburg: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,820 ft. Main Span: 240 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 15
Built 1890 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Dean and Westbrook of New York, New York, Agents and Albert Lucius of New York, New York
The longest known Phoenix column bridge remaining today!
Water Street Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Abandoned) Over 3rd Level Canal in Holyoke: Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This traditional example of a Baltimore railroad truss is one of several historic bridges remaining in Holyoke.
Waverly Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Scioto River in Near Waverly: Pike County, Ohio, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,200 ft. Main Span: 155 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1910 By: Unknown
This classic Baltimore truss sits in front of a picturesque background of hills.
Wayneport Bridge
Bridge E-123
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Wayneport Road Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Wayneport: Wayne County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 186 ft. Main Span: 183 ft. Roadway: 14.1 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1912 By: Owego Bridge Company of Owego, New York and American Pipe and Construction Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A lighter weight variation of the Baltimore truss bridge style seen on the Erie Canal in this area.
Welland Railway Bridge
Welland Canal Bridge #15
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Railroad (Canada Southern Railway) Over Welland Recreational Waterway in Welland: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada
Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 370 ft. Main Span: 260 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: Unknown
An rare example of a Baltimore truss railroad swing bridge, crossing an section of canal that is today cut off south of this bridge.
Wenatchee Bridge
Columbia River Bridge
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Apple Capital Loop Trail (Former Bridge Street and 9th Street) Over Columbia River in Wenatchee and East Wenatchee: Chelan County, Washington and Douglas County, Washington, United States
Metal Cantilever 26 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,320 ft. Main Span: 520 ft. Roadway: 20.5 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1908 By: Unknown and Marvin Chase
One of the oldest surviving highway cantilever truss bridges, this iconic bridge has been preserved for pedestrian use.
West Avenue Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Rochester and Southern) Over Railroad (CSX and Amtrak) and West Avenue in Rochester: Monroe County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 165 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania
This railroad over railroad overpass with its classic Baltimore truss configuration also crosses a small street.
Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company Railroad Bridge
Labelle Iron Works Bridge
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Railroad (Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company) Over Ohio River in Steubenville, Ohio and Coketown, West Virginia: Jefferson County, Ohio and Brooke County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Span: 660 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1917 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Albert Lucius of New York, New York
This giant railroad bridge is easily viewable from the Market Street Bridge.
Wilbur Dam Road Bridge
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Wilbur Dam Road Over Watauga River in Rural: Carter County, Tennessee, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 378 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1942 By: Unknown
With its uncommon truss configuration and varying span sizes, this is a very unusual bridge.
Williamson Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Tug Fork in Williamson: Pike County, Kentucky and Mingo County, West Virginia , United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 560 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 14.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1913 By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia
This railroad bridge is noted for its skewed Baltimore through truss span.
Wood Road Bridge
Red Bridge
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Wood Road Over Cohocton River in Rural: Steuben County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 207 ft. Main Span: 207 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1897 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Dean and Westbrook of New York, New York, Agents
This magnificent bridge is a rare pin-connected Baltimore and also has Phoenix Columns!

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