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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: 138

2 Mile Creek Bridge
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Abandoned Private Drive Over 2 Mile Creek in Rural: Auglaize County, Ohio, United States
Metal 7 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 56 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Roadway: 13.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1874 By: David H. Morrison (Columbia Bridge Works of Dayton, Ohio)
This long abandoned bridge is one of the only known surviving bowstring bridges built by David H. Morrison.
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.
Austin Bridge
Santa Fe Park Bridge
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Park Walkway Over Little Turkey Creek in Chanute: Neosho County, Kansas, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1872 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This rare cast and wrought iron bowstring truss was relocated and preserved here in a park.
Bartoli Lane Bridge
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Bartoli Lane Over Shickshinny Creek in Shickshinny: Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 47 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 17.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This extremely rare example of a King bowstring truss bridge was partially encased in concrete long ago.
Beach Road Bridge
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Beach Road Over West Branch Cayuga Inlet in Newfield: Tompkins County, New York, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1873 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This rare bridge was severely altered as part of a so-called preservation project.
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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.
Bennies Hill Road Bridge
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Bennies Hill Road Over Catoctin Creek in Rural: Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Metal 10 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 94 ft. Main Span: 94 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1879 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This extremely significant bridge documents the unique designs of its builder very well.
Big Elm Creek Bridge
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Nothing Over Ground in Rosebud: Falls County, Texas, United States
Metal 6 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 71 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Roadway: 11.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1884 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This rare bowstring truss bridge has been moved to a park setting in Rosebud with the intention of reusing the bridge as a pedestrian crossing.
Big Jim Bridge
Montgomery County Bridge 49, Blair Ford Bridge
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Indianapolis Greenways Over Central Canal in Indianapolis: Marion County, Indiana, United States
Metal 9 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 87 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1873 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This rare cast and wrought iron bowstring truss bridge is a beautiful centerpiece to this park area.
Black Warrior River Bridge
Espey Bridge, Van De Graaff Park Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Mill Creek in Northport: Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States
Metal 8 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 180 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1882 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
Relocated and preserved, this extremely rare cast and wrought iron bowstring is the oldest surviving iron bridge in Alabama.
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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!
Boner Bridge
Pyeatt's Mill Bridge, Warrick County Bridge 273, Spencer County Bridge 276
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Boner Road Over Little Pigeon Creek in Rural: Warrick County, Indiana and Spencer County, Indiana, United States
Metal 14 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 261 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 11.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1869 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This extremely rare multi-span bowstring truss bridge is one of the oldest bridges of its kind and also sits on rare patented cast iron bents.
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Bowstring Bridge
Braunstone Gate Bridge
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Railroad (Abandoned Great Central Railway) Over River Soars and Western Boulevard in Leicester: East Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 173 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1898 By: Henry Lovatt of Wolverhampton, England
Despite widespread public support and feasibility of preservation, this unique and beautiful historic bridge was demolished.
Brackenridge Park Bowstring Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over San Antonio River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Metal 10 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 85 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1880 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This rare King Bridge Company cast and wrought iron bowstring truss bridge has been altered by having its top chord filled with concrete!
Bulman Bridge
Pecan Creek Park Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Pecan Creek in Hamilton: Hamilton County, Texas, United States
Metal 6 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 85 ft. Main Span: 85 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1884 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This highly significant bowstring pony truss bridge has been beautifully preserved on a trail in a park setting.
Burdick Avenue Bridge
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Burdick Avenue Over Cowaselon Creek in Rural: Madison County, New York, United States
Metal 5 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 40 ft. Main Span: 36 ft. Roadway: 11.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This rare cast and wrought iron bowstring pony truss is also noted for a skew.
Cadogan Pier Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
These graceful bowstring spans provide pedestrian access to boats that dock at this pier.
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.
Carmen Road Private Bridge
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Abandoned Private Drive Over Johnson's Creek Tributary in Rural: Niagara County, New York, United States
Metal 3 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
Abandoned and somewhat damaged, this bridge is an exceedingly rare example of a ca 1870s bowstring formed from bent i-beam top chord, one of several such bridges in the state.
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.
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Cầu Bình Lợi (Binh Loi Bridge)
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Railroad (Saigon Railway) Over Saigon River (Sông Sài Gòn) in Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn): Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn), Vietnam (Việt Nam)
Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss,
Length: 910 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1902 By: Société de construction de Levallois-Perret of Paris, France
This bridge is noted for its variety of spans including what may be the only swing truss span in the country.
Cầu Rạch Cát (Rach Cat Bridge)
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Railroad (Sài Gòn - Nha Trang Railway) Over Dong Nai River (Sông Đồng Nai) in Biên Hòa: Dong Nai Province (Tỉnh Đồng Nai), Vietnam (Việt Nam)
Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 423 ft. Main Span: 136 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1903 By: Société de construction de Levallois-Perret of Paris, France
This is a classic European style bowstring truss bridge, with a center span replaced with a newer riveted truss span.
Cầu Tân Thuận (Tan Thuan Bridge)
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Nguyễn Tất Thành and Huỳnh Tấn Phát Over Te Channel (Kênh Tẻ) in Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn): Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn), Vietnam (Việt Nam)
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete 15 Panel Tied Bowstring Through Truss,
Length: 675 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1905 By: Unknown
This bridge is noted for its variety of spans and unusual design, and is also a very graceful and attractive bridge.
Cầu Trường Tiền (Truong Tien Bridge)
Cầu Tràng Tiền (Trang Tien Bridge)
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Hùng Vương Over Perfume River (Sông Hương, Hương Giang) in Hue (Huế): Thua Thien Hue Province (Thừa Thiên-Huế), Vietnam (Việt Nam)
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,321 ft. Main Span: 220 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1899 By: Unknown and Gustave Eiffel
One of the longest surviving historic bridges in the country is this multi-span bowstring truss with a long, complicated history.
Chili Mills Bridge
Stuart Road Bridge
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Stuart Road Over Black Creek in Rural: Monroe County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 77 ft. Main Span: 74 ft. Roadway: 9.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1877 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
A textbook example of the King Bridge Company's patented bowstring truss bridge design.
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Conestoga Creek Road Bridge
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Conestoga Creek Road (TR-848) Over Conestoga Creek in Rural: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 54 ft. Main Span: 53 ft. Roadway: 11.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1869 By: Continental Bridge Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Joseph G. Henszey
An extremely unusual variety of bowstring, this is one of only two known examples of a Henszey bowstring truss.
Cooper's Tubular Arch Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Erie Canal (Original Canal) in Dewitt: Onondaga County, New York, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 62 ft. Main Span: 59 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1886 By: Melvin A. Nash of Fort Edward, New York and William B. Cooper
This is the only surviving example in the country of an unusual patented Phoenix column bowstring truss bridge.
Cornell Place Bridge
St. Helena Heritage Park Bridge
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Cornell Place (Pedestrian Walkway) Over Ohio and Erie Canal in Canal Fulton: Stark County, Ohio, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio
This rare Massillon bowstring truss bridge crosses the canal and is configured as a footbridge.
Cowley Bridge
Kelso Bridge
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West Stevens Creek Road Over Elk River in Rural: Lincoln County, Tennessee, United States
Metal 11 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 171 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1878 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
Not only is this the only iron bowstring in the state, it is one of the longest bowstring spans in North America, and the longest known of its builder.
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CR-179 Bridge
Big Elm Creek Bridge
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CR-179 Over Big Elm Creek in Rural: Falls County, Texas, United States
Metal 6 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 71 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Roadway: 11.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1884 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This rare bowstring pony truss had an uncertain future as it was slowly collapsing and was closed to traffic, but has now been moved.
CR-650 East Bridge
Pike County Bridge 150
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CR-650 East Over Patoka River in Rural: Pike County, Indiana, United States
Metal 10 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 99 ft. Main Span: 88 ft. Roadway: 10.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1875 By: Smith Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio (Design, Fabricator) and William T. Washer of Troy, Indiana (Builder)
This may be the only remaining example of a bowstring built by this company and with these unique design details.
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.
Dane Road Bridge
F. W. Kent Park Bowstring Arch Bridge
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Rod Dunlap Memorial Bridge Trail Over F. W. Kent Park Lake in Rural: Johnson County, Iowa, United States
Metal 8 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Span: 70 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This rare bowstring truss is part of a unique collection of seven historic truss bridges relocated and reused in F. W. Kent Park.
Duplain and Ovid Drain Bridge
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Private Access Over Duplain and Ovid Drain in Rural: Clinton County, Michigan, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bridge on private property appears to be an unusual, late example of a bowstring, likely built in the early 20th Century.
East Branch Owego Creek Bridge
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NY-221 (Old Alignment) Over East Branch Owego Creek in Rural: Cortland County, New York, United States
Metal Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bridge likely dates to the 1870s and may be the last surviving example of one of the most lightweight bridge designs ever seen.
Egypt Pike Bridge
New Holland Bridge
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Egypt Pike Over Mud Run in New Holland: Pickaway County, Ohio, United States
Metal 4 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 31 ft. Main Span: 31 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1876 By: Champion Bridge Company of Wilmington, Ohio
This is the least altered of only a few surviving examples of the exceedingly unusual bowstrings built by Champion Bridge Company.
Ehrmentraut Farm Bridge
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Farm Trail Over Black Creek in Rural: Monroe County, New York, United States
Metal (Cast Iron) 9 Panel Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1859 By: John Hutchinson of Troy, New York and Squire Whipple
Among the oldest metal bridges in the country is this extremely rare Whipple Arch bowstring.
Elm Circle Drive Bridge
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Elm Circle Drive (Abandoned) Over Lower River Rouge in Inkster: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal 9 Panel Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 57 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1900 By: C.J. Glasgow Company of Detroit, Michigan
A strange little bridge, this is a rare and late example of bowstring bridge construction in Michigan.
F. W. Kent Park Roof Truss Bridge
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Rod Dunlap Memorial Bridge Trail Over F. W. Kent Park Lake in Rural: Johnson County, Iowa, United States
Metal 10 Panel Welded Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Span: 75 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bridge was made from salvaged 1930s roof trusses, which appear to be an old example of welded trusses.
Falls Island Bridge
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Grasse River Heritage Trail Over Grasse River (Grass River) in Canton: St. Lawrence County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Roadway: 11 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This bridge is a rare surviving example of a bowstring truss bridge and it was preserved for pedestrians in its original location.
Fountain Island Bridge
Lakeside Park Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Exhibit in Fond du Lac: Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal Multiple-Type-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 67 ft. Main Span: 67 ft. Roadway: 10.9 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1870 By: Milwaukee Bridge and Iron Works of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The trusses of the only known Milwaukee Bridge and Iron bowstring were placed on display after the bridge was for unclear reasons replaced with a new pedestrian 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.
Fremont Mill Bridge
Central Park Bridge
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Central Park Trail Over Park Lake in Central Park: Jones County, Iowa, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 127 ft. Main Span: 127 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1873 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio
One of the oldest, largest, and most complete examples of its unusual, patented type in the country.
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.
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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.
Gordon Lake Bridge 1
Oscar Park Bridge 1
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Gordon Lake Loop Over Gordon Lake in Iowa Park: Wichita County, Texas, United States
Metal 6 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
One of only a few bowstring bridges in Texas, this is the oldest and most significant of the several relocated historic bridges that grace this park.
Gospel Street Footbridge
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Pedestrian Walkway (Gospel Street) Over Lick Creek in Paoli: Orange County, Indiana, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
Sitting next to a historic highway truss bridge is this historic riveted bowstring footbridge.
Green Mill Farm Bridge
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Green Farm Road (Falls of Rough Church Lane) Over Rough River in Rural: Grayson County, Kentucky and Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 14 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 152 ft. Main Span: 148 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1877 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This is an outstanding example of a mid-1870s King Bridge Company cast and wrought iron bowstring truss bridge.
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Green Mill Ford Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 78890
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Greenmill Avenue Over Cedar River in Rural: Bremer County, Iowa, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 377 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1871 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This very important bridge was abandoned and was a rare multi-span bowstring.
Hale Bridge
Wapsipinicon River Bridge
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Park Pathway Over Wapsipinicon River in Rural: Jones County, Iowa, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 263 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1879 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
A rare multi-span bowstring, this is the longest bowstring bridge in Iowa and was relocated.
Hares Hill Road Bridge
Silver Bridge
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Hares Hill Road (PA-1045) Over French Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 102 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 14.1 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1869 By: Moseley Iron Bridge and Roof Company of Boston, Massachusetts
This beautiful bridge is one of the rarest and most unique historic structures in the country!
Henszey's Wrought Iron Bridge
Mosser's Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Dry Land in Summerdale: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 92 ft. Main Span: 92 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1869 By: Continental Bridge Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Joseph G. Henszey
The last of its design in the country, among the oldest metal bridges in the country, and today a college centerpiece.
Hidden Lake Forest Preserve Bridge
Barney Mill Road Bridge, Bryant Avenue Bridge
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Forest Preserve Trail Over East Branch Du Page River in Downers Grove: DuPage County, Illinois, United States
Metal 5 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 50 ft. Main Span: 49 ft. Roadway: 11.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This is the only known example of a cast and wrought iron bowstring truss in the Chicagoland area.
Hope Memorial Bridge
American Legion Park Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Local Stream in Rosebud: Falls County, Texas, United States
Metal 5 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 70 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 11 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This rare cast and wrought iron bowstring pony truss bridge has some unusual design details.
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.
Jenne Lane Bridge
Jenne Road Bridge
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Jenne Lane (Jenne Road) Over Otselic Creek in Rural: Madison County, New York, United States
Metal 3 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 30 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This abandoned bridge is a bowstring truss bridge of highly unusual design.
John Zink Park Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Bird Creek Tributary in Skiatook: Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This park footbridge has the hallmarks of a bridge that is composed of salvaged and reused riveted roof trusses from a building.
Johnson's Creek Private Bridge
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Abandoned Private Drive Over Johnson's Creek in Rural: Orleans County, New York, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This rare cast and wrought iron King bowstring truss bridge is long abandoned and extremely overgrown on private property.
Johnstown Bridge
Union College Squire Whipple Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Hans Groot Kill in Schenectady: Schenectady County, New York, United States
Metal (Cast Iron) Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1869 By: Shipman and Son of Springield Centre, New York and Squire Whipple
This rare cast iron Whipple arch bridge was moved and preserved at the college that famous engineer Squire Whipple attended.
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Jonesboro Bridge
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CR-431 Over Leon River in Rural: Hamilton County, Texas, United States
Metal 7 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 64 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1884 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
Abandoned, and at risk for collapse, this is a rare wrought iron bowstring that deserves to be preserved.
Junction Road Bridge
TR-235 Bridge
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Junction Road (TR-235) Over 4 Mile Creek in Rural: Preble County, Ohio, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 142 ft. Main Span: 142 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1875 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio
As an 1870s bowstring truss bridge, this spectacular Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio example has high significance!
Kensington Farm Bridge
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Abandoned Driveway Over Sandy Creek in Kensington: Columbiana County, Ohio, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
Only one half-collapsed truss remains of what was a rare cast and wrought iron bowstring truss bridge.
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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!
Lawton Park Footbridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Spy Run Creek in Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a rare example of a 20th Century pedestrian footbridge that follows a bowstring design.
Laymon Road Bridge
Denver Williams Park Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Park Lagoon in Wilmington: Clinton County, Ohio, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 78 ft. Roadway: 7.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1871 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio
This rare Massillon bowstring truss bridge was relocated and preserved for pedestrian use in a park setting.
Lisbon Bridge
Columbiana County Fairgrounds Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Ravine in Lisbon: Columbiana County, Ohio, United States
Metal 12 Panel Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 183 ft. Main Span: 103 ft. Roadway: 10 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1872 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio
After being in storage for decades, this rare bowstring truss bridge was relocated and restored for pedestrian use.
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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.
Lock One Park Bridge
Blackhoof Street Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Miami and Erie Canal in New Bremen: Auglaize County, Ohio, United States
Metal (Cast Iron) 8 Panel Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 58 ft. Main Span: 57 ft. Roadway: 7.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1864 By: David H. Morrison (Columbia Bridge Works of Dayton, Ohio)
This incredible cast iron bowstring is among the oldest metal bridges in the country and documents the start of a bridge company that was always thinking outside the box.
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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 Road Bridge
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Lower Road (Privatized) Over Buffalo Creek in Rural: Jones County, Iowa, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1878 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This rare two-span bowstring is in great condition but is privately owned.
Mallaham Bridge
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TR-M-6 Over Riley Creek in Rural: Putnam County, Ohio, United States
Metal 7 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 86 ft. Main Span: 86 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1876 By: David H. Morrison (Columbia Bridge Works of Dayton, Ohio)
This fascinating bridge is the only bowstring of this design by the Columbia Bridge Works, and it features the unusual design traits of its builder.
Marshall Family Bridge
Paper Mill Bridge, McIntyre Bridge
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Yorklyn Bridge Trail Over Red Clay Creek in Yorklyn: New Castle County, Delaware, United States
Metal 10 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 14.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1883 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
Following its relocation from Iowa to Delaware and restoration for pedestrian use, this became the only cast and wrought iron bowstring bridge in Delaware.
McGilvray Road Bridge Number 1
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McGilvray Road Over Black River Bottoms in Rural: La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 134 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1906 By: La Crosse Bridge and Steel Company of La Crosse, Wisconsin and Charles M. Horton
This is one of five very unusual and highly significant patented bridges on McGilvray Road, today a hiking trail.
McGilvray Road Bridge Number 2
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McGilvray Road Over Black River Bottoms in Rural: La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 141 ft. Main Span: 69 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1908 By: La Crosse Bridge and Steel Company of La Crosse, Wisconsin and Charles M. Horton
This is one of five very unusual and highly significant patented bridges on McGilvray Road, today a hiking trail.
McGilvray Road Bridge Number 3
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McGilvray Road Over Black River Bottoms in Rural: La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 100 ft. Main Span: 98 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1905 By: La Crosse Bridge and Steel Company of La Crosse, Wisconsin and Charles M. Horton
This is one of five very unusual and highly significant patented bridges on McGilvray Road, today a hiking trail.
McGilvray Road Bridge Number 4
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McGilvray Road Over Black River Bottoms in Rural: La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 131 ft. Main Span: 64 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1907 By: La Crosse Bridge and Steel Company of La Crosse, Wisconsin and Charles M. Horton
This is one of five very unusual and highly significant patented bridges on McGilvray Road, today a hiking trail.
McGilvray Road Bridge Number 6
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McGilvray Road Over Black River Bottoms in Rural: La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 50 ft. Main Span: 48 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1905 By: La Crosse Bridge and Steel Company of La Crosse, Wisconsin and Charles M. Horton
This is one of five very unusual and highly significant patented bridges on McGilvray Road, today a hiking trail.
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McIntyre Bridge
McDowell Bridge (Incorrect Name) / Skunk River Bridge
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Old River Road Over North Skunk River in Rural: Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 10 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 167 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1883 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
A rare bowstring truss, a group saved this jewel from demolition!
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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!
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.
Mill Street Bridge
Camp Fiver Bridge
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Mill Street Over Sangerfield River in Poolville: Madison County, New York, United States
Metal 4 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 37 ft. Main Span: 36 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This unique bowstring bridge trusses were placed on a replacement bridge as decorations, but the trusses retain their extremely unusual details.
Monadnock Mills Bridge
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Pipeline and Former Walkway Over Sugar River in Claremont: Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States
Metal 6 Panel Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 77 ft. Main Span: 77 ft. Roadway: 8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Moseley Iron Bridge and Roof Company of Boston, Massachusetts
Part of a historic district, this is one of the only surviving Moseley bowstrings in the country, and is also noted for its unique bearing inside a notch of a building.
Moneek Bridge
Eureka Bridge
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Exhibit Over Park Grounds in Castalia: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 10 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 29 ft. Main Span: 27 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1872 By: Allen, McEvoy and Company of Beloit, Wisconsin
This small bridge is one of the most unusual and important bowstrings in Iowa.
Moseley Bridge
The Mile-Around Woods Bridge, Murphy Road Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Preserve Depression in North Bennington: Bennington County, Vermont, United States
Metal Tied Bowstring Through Arch, Fixed
Length: 48 ft. Main Span: 48 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1865 By: Moseley Iron Bridge and Roof Company of Boston, Massachusetts
This is one of the only surviving patented Thomas Moseley iron arch bridges in existence, and it has been preserved on a privately owned public trail.
Mt. Carbon Bowstring Bridge
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Mt. Carbon Arch Road (Abandoned Alignment) Over Schuylkill River in Mt. Carbon: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 114 ft. Main Span: 112 ft. Roadway: 13.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
An extremely rare and long abandoned bowstring with excellent integrity and unique details.
Normans Kill Ravine Bridge
Normanskill Farm Bridge
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Mill Road Over Normans Kill Ravine in Albany: Albany County, New York, United States
Metal (Cast Iron) Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 113 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Roadway: 17.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1867 By: Simon DeGraff of Syracuse, New York and Squire Whipple
With cast iron floor beams, this is one of the most intact Whipple arch bridges remaining and one of the oldest metal bridges in the country.
Nubia Bridge
Elm Street Extension Bridge
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Park Walkway Over Park Grounds in Groton: Tompkins County, New York, United States
Metal 6 Panel Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 46 ft. Main Span: 46 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1877 By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York
This primitive-looking bridge was a special patent that creative engineers designed using railroad rails.
Old Cherry Street Bridge
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Nothing Over Ground in Crystal Springs: Stark County, Ohio, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1875 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio
Abandoned and deteriorating due to poor storage practice, this bridge is a rare Massillon Bridge Company bowstring with sloped verticals and no diagonals.
Old Jefferson Town Bridge
Rock Creek Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Local Creek in Oskaloosa: Jefferson County, Kansas, United States
Metal 6 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 48 ft. Main Span: 48 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1875 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This small cast and wrought iron bowstring truss bridge has been relocated and preserved in this location.
Old Military Bridge
Marmaton Bridge
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240th Street (Abandoned) Over Marmaton River in Fort Scott: Bourbon County, Kansas, United States
Metal 10 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 212 ft. Main Span: 112 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1878 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
One of the only multi-span iron bowstring bridges surviving in the country, this abandoned bridge is almost impossible to see through the overgrowth.
Old Richardsville Road Bridge
David Garvin Memorial Bridge
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Old Richardsville Road Over Barren River in Bowling Green: Warren County, Kentucky, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 422 ft. Main Span: 139 ft. Roadway: 11.2 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This extremely rare multi-span bowstring truss bridge has an unusual history that is not fully understood.
Old Town Creek Bridge - North
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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: 60 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Champion Bridge Company of Wilmington, Ohio
One of only three bowstrings surviving by this company, this bridge is in an interesting setting right next to a bowstring by a different builder!
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!
Overton Bridge Approach Span
Baby Bowstring Bridge, Washington County Bridge 120
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Private Walkway Over Pond in Rural: Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States
Metal 2 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 26 ft. Main Span: 25 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This rare relocated bowstring truss span is the shortest known iron bowstring span in America!
Oxford Road Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Pedestrian Walkway in Near New Haven: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Metal 6 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 54 ft. Main Span: 54 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio
This rare wrought iron bowstring truss bridge was relocated and restored at the Crosby Township Senior Center.
Paint Creek Bridge
Carroll County Bridge 85 - Red Bridge
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Delphi Historic Trails (Founders Towpath and Draper North End Trail Connector) Over Wabash and Erie Canal in Delphi: Carroll County, Indiana, United States
Metal 5 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 67 ft. Main Span: 67 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1874 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio
This rare Massillon Bridge Company bowstring with its distinctive Howe truss chords and floorbeams has been preserved here.
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.
Petersburg Bridge
Pike County Bridge 150
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Water Street Over Prides Creek in Petersburg: Pike County, Indiana, United States
Metal 10 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 94 ft. Main Span: 93 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1875 By: Smith Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio (Design, Fabricator) and William T. Washer of Troy, Indiana (Builder)
This may be the only remaining example of a bowstring built by this company and with these unique design details.
Pithole Creek Bridge
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Private Driveway Over Pithole Creek in Rural: Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
The extremely rare bowstring trusses of this 1870s bridge are today mounted on a two-span load-bearing steel stringer bridge.
Polo Bridge
Otter Creek Bridge
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Park Walkway Over Park Lagoon in Polo: Caldwell County, Missouri, United States
Metal 10 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1875 By: Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company of Leavenworth, Kansas
Reocated for pedestrian use, this rare cast and wrought iron bowstring is one of the only examples of a bowstring by Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Works.
Potawatomi Park Bridge
Jasper County Bridge 735
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Iroquois River in Rensselaer: Jasper County, Indiana, United States
Metal 5 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Span: 50 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1871 By: Ohio Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio and William Rezner of Cleveland, Ohio
This relocated and preserved bridge is one of only a handful of rare Rezner patent bowstring bridges in the country.
Putney Pier Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
These graceful bowstring spans provide pedestrian access to boats that dock at this pier.
Rexford Falls Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Mad Brook in Sherburne: Chenango County, New York, United States
Metal Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Span: 75 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1877 By: William Sheldon of Sherburne, New York
This unique bowstring footbridge has unusual design details.
Roaring Run Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Local Drain in Rural: Montgomery County, Virginia, United States
Metal 4 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 54 ft. Main Span: 54 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1878 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This is a rare cast and wrought iron bowstring truss bridge that was relocated and reused at this rest stop.
Rock Lick Creek Bridge
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Abandoned Alignment of CR-1314 (Earl Moorman Road) Over Rock Lick Creek in Rural: Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 9 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 115 ft. Main Span: 115 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This extremely rare bowstring truss bridge served a road that has been abandoned for a very long time, but it remains open to pedestrian usage on an undeveloped trail.
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.
Rodrick Bridge
Ohio State University Newark Campus Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Local Drain in Newark: Licking County, Ohio, United States
Metal (Cast Iron) 9 Panel Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 101 ft. Main Span: 101 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1872 By: Coshocton Iron Works of Coshocton, Ohio and Squire Whipple
This nationally significant bridge is the only surviving Whipple arch type bowstring outside of New York State.
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.
Satterlee Hollow Road Bridge
Berlin Bridge
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Satterlee Hollow Road Over Little Hoosick River in Rural (Near Berlin): Rensselaer County, New York, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 53 ft. Main Span: 53 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
Featuring a true curve to its top chord, this riveted truss bridge may be unique in the United States with its European style bowstring appearance.
Scarlets Mill Bridge
Horseshoe Trail Bridge
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Horseshoe Trail Over Railroad (Abandoned Reading Railroad) in Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal (Cast Iron) 10 Panel Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 36 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Roadway: 11.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1881 By: Philadelphia and Reading Railroad and John L. Foreman
Including cast iron vertical members, this is one of the most unique bowstring truss bridges in the United States.
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.
Shaw Bridge
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Van Wyck Lane Over Claverack Creek in Rural: Columbia County, New York, United States
Metal (Cast Iron) 9 Panel Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 164 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 10.5 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1870 By: J. D. Hutchinson of Troy, New York and Squire Whipple
This is the only surviving multi-span Whipple arch type bowstring.
Sinnemahoning Portage Creek Private Bridge
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Private Drive Over Sinnemahoning Portage Creek in Rural: Cameron County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 73 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a rare rivet-connected bowstring pony truss bridge, serving a driveway.
Smith Road Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Land Depression in Columbus: Franklin County, Ohio, United States
Metal 5 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 44 ft. Main Span: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1881 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This wrought iron bowstring truss bridge was relocated to Ohio Village, an open air museum that is part of Ohio History Connection museum.
Spey Viaduct
Speymouth Railway Viaduct
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Railroad (Speyside Way Rail-Trail, Former Great North of Scotland Railway) Over River Spey in Garmouth: Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom
Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Howe Pony Truss,
Length: 950 ft. Main Span: 350 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Blaikie Brothers of Aberdeen, Scotland and Blyth and Cunningham and Patrick Barnett
This long bridge is noted for its graceful, yet massive bowstring truss span of notable length.
Spile Bridge
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Spile Bridge Road Over Black Lake Outlet in Rural: St. Lawrence County, New York, United States
Metal 13 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 370 ft. Main Span: 122 ft. Roadway: 14.4 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1874 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This is an extremely rare multi-span example of a cast and wrought iron bowstring truss bridge, and also noted for its unique sway bracing.
Springfield Bridge
Beaverfork Park Bridge, Springfield-Des Arc Bridge
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Beaverfork Park Trailway Over Beaverfork Lake in Conway: Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States
Metal 16 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 186 ft. Main Span: 146 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1874 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
Fabricated in 1871 and erected in 1874, this relocated and restored bridge is the oldest and most significant historic bridge in Arkansas.
Spruce Pine Footbridge
Old Pine Walking Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over North Toe River in Spruce Pine: Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Bowstring Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 403 ft. Main Span: 105 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1940 By: Unknown
This unique footbridge is noted for its rare design which is configured as a bowstring deck truss.
Steel's Fishtrap Bridge
Norway Road Bridge
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Norway Road (CR-225 / CR-351) Over Salt Fork in Rural: Saline County, Missouri, United States
Metal 10 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 100 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1882 By: Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company of Leavenworth, Kansas
An extremely rare and highly significant example of a bowstring built by a smaller bridge company.
Stone Prairie Bridge
Kishwaukee River Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over East Branch South Branch Kishwaukee River Tributary in Sycamore: DeKalb County, Illinois, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 50 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This is a ca. 1870s King Bridge Company cast and wrought iron bowstring truss bridge that was relocated and preserved here for pedestrian use.
Swing Bridge
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Bridge Street Over River Tyne in Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead: North East, England, United Kingdom
Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 561 ft. Main Span: 281 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1876 By: W. G. Armstrong and Company of Newcastle upon Tyne, England and John F. Ure and Philip J. Messent
This is a large, very old, and intact example of a swing bridge, located in a unique setting between two high level bridges which are also historic.
Talcottville Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Black River Canal in Boonville: Oneida County, New York, United States
Metal (Cast Iron) 7 Panel Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 77 ft. Main Span: 77 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown and Squire Whipple
This is a rare cast iron Whipple arch bowstring truss bridge that was relocated and preserved.
Tay Railway Bridge
Dundee Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Network Rail) Over River Tay in Dundee and Wormit: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Metal 19 Panel Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 10,711 ft. Main Span: 245 ft. Main Spans: 13
Built 1887 By: Sir William Arrol and Company of Glasgow, Scotland and WH Barlow and Son of London, England (William Henry Barlow)
Located at the site of the tragic collapse of the previous bridge, this extremely long wrought iron bridge offers a variety of span types.
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.
Tivoli Island Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Rock River (West Channel) in Watertown: Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal 6 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 106 ft. Main Span: 56 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1877 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This is one of the only surviving bowstring bridges in Wisconsin and given the age and rarity of the bridge type is one of the most significant highway bridges in Wisconsin.
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.
Upper Pacific Mills Bridge
Moseley Wrought Iron Arch Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over College Pond in North Andover: Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal Tied Bowstring Through Arch, Fixed
Length: 96 ft. Main Span: 96 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1864 By: Moseley Iron Bridge and Roof Company of Boston, Massachusetts
This is one of the only surviving patented Thomas Moseley iron arch bridges in existence, and it has been preserved on the grounds of Merrimack College.
Vischers Ferry Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Erie Canal (Original Canal) in Rural: Saratoga County, New York, United States
Metal (Cast Iron) 7 Panel Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1869 By: Squire Whipple of Albany, New York and Squire Whipple
This nationally significant bridge stands out among all surviving Whipple arch bridges as one that was actually built by Squire Whipple himself.
Washington Mill Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 145870
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Creek Branch Lane Over Prairie Creek in Rural: Dubuque County, Iowa, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 114 ft. Main Span: 113 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1878 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio
An extremely rare example of a Massillon bowstring, this bridge features their unique pole and plate top chord.
Watkins Glen Iron Foot-Bridge
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Watkins Glen State Park Trail Over Glen Creek in Watkins Glen: Schuyler County, New York, United States
Metal 18 Panel Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 10.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1870 By: Unknown and John L. Foreman
This nationally significant and unique structure is made of cast and wrought iron.
Wea Creek Bridge
Antioch Road Bridge
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West Trail Over Kansas River Tributary in Topeka: Shawnee County, Kansas, United States
Metal 7 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 69 ft. Main Span: 69 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1870 By: Buckeye Bridge Works of Cleveland, Ohio
This is the last surviving example in the country of a Mahlon Miller patent design bowstring truss bridge.
Wellington Street Railway Overpass
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Railroad Over Wellington Street in Gateshead: North East, England, United Kingdom
Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 112 ft. Main Span: 112 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a good example of a bowstring pony truss bridge.
Weston Mill Viaduct
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Railroad (Network Rail) Over Weston Mill Lake (Ham Brook) and Various Roads in Plymouth: South West, England, United Kingdom
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 1,151 ft. Main Span: 178 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1903 By: Unknown
This attractive stone arch and iron bowstring viaduct is difficult to access due to being located in a gated, secure area.
White Bridge
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Riverside Drive Over Yellow Creek in Poland: Mahoning County, Ohio, United States
Metal 14 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 129 ft. Main Span: 127 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1877 By: Ohio Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio and William Rezner of Cleveland, Ohio
This is one of the only surviving examples in the country of the unusual Rezner patent bowstring truss bridge.
Zenas King Bowstring Bridge
Loramie Creek Bridge, Brandewie Farm Bridge
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Benjamin Trail Over Amos Lake in Sidney: Shelby County, Ohio, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 68 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1879 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This beautiful bowstring has found a new home in a park setting after serving in two different previous locations.
八幡橋 (Hachiman Bridge) (はちまんばし)
弾正橋 (Danjo Bridge)
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Pedestrian Walkway in Tokyo (東京): Kōtō (江東区), Tokyo (東京), Japan (日本)
Metal 5 Panel Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 52 ft. Main Span: 48 ft. Roadway: 6.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1878 By: Akabane Plant of the Ministry of Engineering and Squire Whipple and Shoichiro Matsumoto (松本荘一郎)
This is the oldest iron bridge in Japan and the only known surviving overseas example of a Whipple arch bowstring bridge.

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