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Historic Bridges: Open Spandrel

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: 157

10th Avenue Bridge
Cedar Avenue Bridge
HSR

10th Avenue (Cedar Avenue) Over Mississippi River, Railroad, and Various Streets in Minneapolis: Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 2,153 ft. Main Span: 265 ft. Roadway: 55.4 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1929 By: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Kristoffer Olsen Oustad

One of the largest concrete arch bridges in the area, this s-curve bridge was built in-house by city workers!

15 Mile Creek Road Bridge
HSR

National Pike (15 Mile Creek Road, US-40) Over 15 Mile Creek in Rural: Allegany County, Maryland, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 116 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1917 By: Unknown

The railings and details of the arch make this an attractive bridge.

3rd Avenue Bridge
HSR

3rd Avenue Over Mississippi River in Minneapolis: Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 1,888 ft. Main Span: 237 ft. Roadway: 58.7 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1917 By: Unknown and Frederick William Cappelen and Kristoffer Olsen Oustad

Although altered, this unique s-curve bridge retains its rare arch ribs with Melan type reinforcing.

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6th Street Bridge
Kinzie Avenue Bridge
HSR

6th Street Over Root River and Horlick Drive in Racine: Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Rigid-Frame,

Length: 161 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Roadway: 46 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: Zendala Construction Company of Manitowoc, Wisconsin and Charles Whitney

This unique concrete arch bridge is noted for its extensive and colorful decorative elements.

6th Street Bridge
William Duby Bridge
HSR

6th Street, US-730 (Historic Columbia River Highway) Over Umatilla River in Umatilla: Umatilla County, Oregon, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 432 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Roadway: 30.2 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1917 By: Unknown and Conde Balcom McCullough (Oregon State Highway Commission)

This concrete arch bridge was widened in 1950, but its original 1917 visual design was maintained.

AB-3A Bridge
HSR

AB-3A Over Crowsnest River in Rural: Pincher Creek District, Alberta, Canada

Concrete (Stone Faced) Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1953 By: Unknown

This is a late but rare and attractive example of a concrete arch bridge.

Alexandra Avenue Bridge
HSR

Alexandra Avenue Over Unnamed Canyon in Portland: Multnomah County, Oregon, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Deck Girder,

Length: 272 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1922 By: Lindstrom and Feigenson of Portland, Oregon and Fred T. Fowler and Olaf Laurgaard

This very unusual bridge uses a spandrel braced design that is normally only found in steel arch bridges.

AR-7 Harp Creek Bridge
HSR

AR-7 Over Harp Creek in Rural: Newton County, Arkansas, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 117 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: Luten Bridge Company of Little Rock, Arkansas and Arkansas State Highway Commission

A rare example of a Luten arch bridge in Arkansas, this one was built by an in-state contractor.

Ash Road Bridge
HSR

Ash Road (IN-219) Over St. Joseph River in Mishawaka and Elkhart: St. Joseph County, Indiana and Elkhart County, Indiana, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 284 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1929 By: Rieth-Riley Construction Company of Goshen, Indiana and William S. Moore

This picturesque arch bridge is noteworthy for its association with an important engineer.

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Barton Springs Bridge
HSR

Barton Springs Road Over Barton Creek in Austin: Travis County, Texas, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 212 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1926 By: A. A. Mundy of Austin, Texas and Terrell Bartlett Engineers of San Antonio, Texas

This nice looking deck arch bridge was built in 1926, and widened with nearly identical arches in 1946.

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Beechwood Boulevard Bridge
Greenfield Bridge
HSR

Greenfield Road (Beechwood Boulevard) Over I-376, US-22, US-30 (Penn Lincoln Parkway / Parkway East) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 466 ft. Main Span: 274 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1922 By: E. M. Wichert Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

This once-proud structure is today an example of our flawed surface transportation funding programs.

Belle Isle Bridge
Douglas MacArthur Bridge
HSR

East Grand Boulevard Over Detroit River in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Cantilever Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 2,356 ft. Main Span: 135 ft. Roadway: 61 ft. Main Spans: 19

Built 1923 By: Greiling Brothers Construction Company of Green Bay, Wisconsin and Lewis Merritt Gram

A rare centilevered concrete arch, this is the longest concrete deck arch bridge in Michigan, over 2000 feet in length and 19 spans!

Ben Jones Bridge
HSR

Otter Crest Loop, Old Oregon Coast Highway (Old US-101) Over Rocky Creek in Rural: Lincoln County, Oregon, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 360 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: H.E. Doering and Conde Balcom McCullough (Oregon State Highway Commission)

On an old alignment of the Oregon Coast Highway, visitors enjoy quiet while viewing this spectacular bridge and its views.

Big Creek Bridge
HSR

CA-1 (Cabrillo Highway) Over Big Creek in Rural: Monterey County, California, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 587 ft. Main Span: 168 ft. Roadway: 23.3 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1938 By: C.O. Sparks and Mundo Engineering Company

This is one of several concrete arch bridges which enhance the beauty of this famous, iconic highway, and it is noted for its unusual adjustable half-arch spans that cantilever out at the ends.

Big Four Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Great Miami River, Main Avenue, and Childrens Home Road (CR-41) in Sidney: Shelby County, Ohio, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 780 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 29 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1923 By: Walsh Construction Company

This gargantuan monumental bridge is so massive that it dwarfs the multi-span through truss next to it.

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Birdsboro Bridge
Birdsboro Viaduct
HSR

PA-82 (Center Road, Furnace Street) Over Schuylkill River and Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Birdsboro: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,123 ft. Main Span: 108 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 9

Built 1927 By: Whitaker and Diehl of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Charles F. Sanders

This large and unique bridge has a bridge ramp that intersects with it, and this ramp has an original brick deck and railings.

Bixby Bridge
HSR

CA-1 (Cabrillo Highway) Over Bixby Creek in Big Sur: Monterey County, California, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 714 ft. Main Span: 330 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1932 By: Ward Engineering Company and Frederick W. Panhorst and Harvey D. Stover

This is the biggest and most famous of the arch bridges along this highway.

Black Bay Bridge
HSR

Arundel Street Over Current River in Thunder Bay: Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 208 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1912 By: Seaman and Penniman and Joachim Antonisen and L. M. Jones

This is a very early example of an open spandrel arch bridge in Canada.

Black Rock Bridge
HSR

Black Rock Road (PA-113) Over Schuylkill River in Rural: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 554 ft. Main Span: 116 ft. Roadway: 29 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1916 By: Unknown

This significant multi-span concrete arch bridge has been altered, but is still considered a noteworthy historic bridge.

Blaine Hill Viaduct
Arches of Memory
HSR

US-40 (Historic National Road) Over Wheeling Creek in Blaine: Belmont County, Ohio, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 754 ft. Main Span: 133 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1933 By: Hecker-Moon Company of Cleveland, Ohio and D. H. Overman and Ohio State Highway Department

A massive and striking high level concrete arch bridge provides a historic background for a nearby 1828 stone arch bridge

Brecksville-Northfield Bridge
HSR

OH-82 (Aurora Road, Chippewa Road) Over Cuyahoga River in Brecksville: Cuyahoga County, Ohio and Summit County, Ohio, United States

Concrete 5 Panel Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete 2 Panel Box Beam, Fixed

Length: 1,130 ft. Main Span: 181 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1931 By: Highway Construction Company of Cleveland, Ohio and Alfred M. Felgate

This is an enormous high level deck arch bridge with attractive design details.

Broadway Bridge
HSR

Broadway Avenue Over South Saskatchewan River and Spadina Crescent in Saskatoon: Division 11 (Saskatoon), Saskatchewan, Canada

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 1,120 ft. Main Span: 201 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1932 By: R. J. Arrand Construction Company of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Chalmers Jack MacKenzie

This is a rare example of a large multi-span open spandrel arch bridge in Saskatchewan.

Broadway Street Bridge
HSR

Broadway Street Over Schuylkill River in Schuylkill Haven: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 158 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1930 By: Charles E. Walton of Pottsville, Pennsylvania

This is an uncommon small-scale example of an open spandrel concrete arch bridge.

Brookpark Viaduct
HSR

Brookpark Road (OH-17) Over Rocky River in Fairview Park and Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 1,919 ft. Main Span: 192 ft. Roadway: 52.2 ft. Main Spans: 8

Built 1933 By: Highway Construction Company of Cleveland, Ohio and D. H. Overman and Ohio State Highway Department

This long and impressive arch bridge, and work of notable state engineer D. H. Overman, has been allowed to deteriorate.

Buttermilk Falls Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Lehigh Valley) Over Oatka Creek in Rural: Genesee County, New York, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Span: 80 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1913 By: Unknown

This concrete arch bridge is located next to a beautiful waterfall!

Buttonwood Street Bridge
HSR

Buttonwood Street Over Schuylkill River, US-422, Railroad, and River Road in Reading: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 770 ft. Main Span: 123 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1932 By: John H. Wickersham and Concrete-Steel Engineering Company of New York, New York

This beautiful concrete arch bridge is noted for its attractive and unusual railing design, as well as its rigid-frame approach spans.

California Avenue Bridge
HSR

California Avenue Over Farragut Street and Jacks Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 770 ft. Main Span: 320 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: John F. Casey Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This impressive monument features a higher degree of historic integrity than other Pittsburgh examples.

Cape Creek Bridge
HSR

Oregon Coast Highway (US-101) Over Cape Creek in Rural: Lane County, Oregon, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 649 ft. Main Span: 220 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1932 By: Clackamas Construction Company of Clackamas, Oregon and Conde Balcom McCullough (Oregon State Highway Commission)

One of the most unique concrete arch bridges in the country, this bridge was designed to look like roman aqueducts with multiple levels of arches.

Centre Street Bridge
HSR

Centre Street Over Bow River in Calgary: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 1,300 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1916 By: James Patterson and John F. Greene

This is a beautiful concrete deck arch bridge that has a lot of architectural embellishment.

Columbia - Wrightsville Bridge
Veterans Memorial Bridge
HSR

PA-462 Over Susquehanna River, PA-624, and Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Columbia and Wrightsville: York County, Pennsylvania and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Curved T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 6,657 ft. Main Span: 185 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 28

Built 1929 By: Wiley-Maxon Construction Company of Dayton, Ohio and James B. Long and W. C. Frey

This extremely ornate bridge was the longest concrete arch highway bridge in the world when completed and it remains today in excellent shape.

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Commercial Street Bridge
HSR

I-376, US-22, US-30 (Penn Lincoln Parkway / Parkway East) Over 9 Mile Run and Commercial Street in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 863 ft. Main Span: 176 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1950 By: Dinardo Incorporated of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Richardson, Gordon, and Associates of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (George S. Richardson)

This large concrete arch bridge is configured as two parallel bridges, and is noted for its lack of bracing between arch ribs, giving the bridge an open appearance.

Como Park Foot Bridge
HSR

Pedestrian Walkway Over Railroad (Abandoned Streetcar) in St. Paul: Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 88 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1904 By: William S. Hewett and Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota

One of two extremely rare examples of a Melan arch in Como park.

Congress Avenue Bridge
Bat Bridge
HSR

Congress Street Over Colorado River (Lady Bird Lake) in Austin: Travis County, Texas, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 954 ft. Main Span: 119 ft. Roadway: 60 ft. Main Spans: 8

Built 1909 By: William P. Carmichael Company of Williamsport, Indiana and Waddell and Harrington of Kansas City, Missouri

This concrete arch bridge has been altered extensively, and one of these alterations has also attracted a colony of bats.

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Coplay-Northampton Bridge
Chestnut Street Bridge
HSR

Chestnut Street (PA-7404, 9th Street) Over Lehigh River and Railroad in Coplay and Northampton: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania and Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,124 ft. Main Span: 214 ft. Roadway: 23.3 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1930 By: Whitaker and Diehl of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

This enormous historic concrete arch bridge, which features a variety of approach spans, is slated for demolition and replacement!

Corporal Michael F. Folland Memorial Bridge
HSR

US-60 (Midland Trail, Monroe Avenue) Over Jackson River in Covington: Alleghany County, Virginia and Covington Independent City, Virginia, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 394 ft. Main Span: 135 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1929 By: T. A. Loving Company of Goldsboro, North Carolina

This is a good, complete example of a concrete arch bridge with good aesthetic qualities.

Cummings Bridge
HSR

Rideau Street and Montreal Road Over Rideau River in Ottawa: Ottawa City, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 700 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1921 By: Unknown

This large multi-span concrete open spandrel arch bridge was extensively rehabilitated.

Cummins Creek Bridge
HSR

Oregon Coast Highway (US-101) Over Cummins Creek in Rural: Lane County, Oregon, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 185 ft. Main Span: 115 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Tom Lillebo and Conde Balcom McCullough (Oregon State Highway Commission)

This graceful concrete arch bridge offers views out toward the Pacific Ocean.

Dallas-Oak Cliff Viaduct
Houston Street Viaduct
HSR

Houston Street and Railroad (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) Over Trinity River and Various Roads and Railroads in Dallas: Dallas County, Texas, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 5,106 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 25.3 ft. Main Spans: 51

Built 1911 By: Corrigan, Lee and Halpin of Kansas City, Missouri and Hedrick and Cochrane of Kansas City, Missouri

Not only is this an early surviving example of a concrete arch bridge this is also an extremely long example, making it a major engineering achievement when completed.

Depoe Bay Bridge
HSR

Oregon Coast Highway (US-101) Over Depoe Bay in Depoe Bay: Lincoln County, Oregon, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 333 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: Kuckenberg and Wittman of Portland, Oregon and Conde Balcom McCullough (Oregon State Highway Commission)

This 1927 arch bridge was carefully widened in 1940 while maintaining its original aesthetically pleasing design.

Detroit Avenue Bridge (Approach Spans)
Bridge Building
HSR

Detroit Avenue (Abandoned Alignment Converted To Building Footprint) Over Rocky River in Rocky River: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 708 ft. Main Span: 280 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: Schillinger Brothers Company of Columbus, Ohio and Wilbur J. Watson and Associates of Cleveland, Ohio and Alfred M. Felgate

Although the record-breaking main span of this arch bridge was demolished many years ago, the approach spans at the west end of the bridge were reused as building foundations.

Dewey Street Bridge
HSR

Dewey Street Over Eau Claire River in Eau Claire: Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 217 ft. Main Span: 107 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1931 By: Unknown

This is a good, and uncommon, example of an open spandrel concrete arch bridge in Wisconsin.

Embreeville Bridge
HSR

Embreeville Road (PA-162) Over West Branch Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 220 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1923 By: Dunleavy Brothers of Coatesville, Pennsylvania and Harry K. Ellis

This unusual concrete arch bridge has three arch spans, one small closed spandrel and two larger open spandrel spans.

Engle Bridge
HSR

Engles Mill Road (TR-325) Over Piney Run in Rural: Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 52 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Roadway: 12.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1915 By: Unknown

An extremely rare example of small-scale open spandrel arch bridge construction.

Fall Creek Aqueduct
HSR

IWC Canal (Indiana Central Canal) Over Fall Creek in Indianapolis: Marion County, Indiana, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 312 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1904 By: Unknown

This is an extremely rare and visually stunning example of an aqueduct bridge in Indiana.

Foster Bridge
HSR

US-22 and OH-3 Over Little Miami River in Rural: Warren County, Ohio, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Box Beam, Fixed

Length: 1,358 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 6

Built 1937 By: W. L. Johnson Construction Company of Hicksville, Ohio and D. H. Overman and Ohio State Highway Department

This is a very large concrete arch bridge that can be difficult to view due to the trees surrounding it.

Franklin Avenue Bridge
F. W. Cappelen Memorial Bridge
HSR

Franklin Avenue Over Mississippi River in Minneapolis: Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 1,055 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1923 By: Minneapolis Steel and Machinery Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Frederick William Cappelen

Despite severe alteration to its design and appearance, this bridge remains noteworthy for its span length and Melan style reinforcing.

Fulton Street Bridge
HSR

Fulton Street (M-45) Over Grand River in Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 536 ft. Main Span: 111 ft. Roadway: 64 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1928 By: Unknown

This is the second-longest concrete arch bridge in Michigan.

Garrapata Creek Bridge
HSR

CA-1 (Cabrillo Highway) Over Garrapata Creek in Rural: Monterey County, California, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 285 ft. Main Span: 151 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Unknown

This is one of several concrete arch bridges which enhance the beauty of this famous, iconic highway.

Genesee Street Bridge
HSR

Genesee Street Over Waukegan River in Waukegan: Lake County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 370 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1913 By: Unknown

Hidden under a modern roadway is an attractive arch bridge of fairly decent size for this region.

George Westinghouse Bridge
HSR

US-30 (Historic Lincoln Highway) Over Turtle Creek, Railroad, Tri Boro Expressway, and Braddock Avenue in East Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 1,524 ft. Main Span: 460 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1931 By: Booth and Flinn Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

This enormous and famous bridge had the longest concrete arch span in the world when first built.

Grand Coulee Dam Bridge
HSR

Dam Access Road Over Columbia River (Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake) in Coulee Dam: Grant County, Washington and Okanogan County, Washington, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 1,650 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 11

Built 1941 By: Consolidated Builders, Inc. and S. O. Harper

This bridge is an extremely long arch bridge that is dwarfed by the dam of which the bridge is an integral part.

Granite Canyon Bridge
HSR

CA-1 (Cabrillo Highway) Over Granite Canyon in Rural: Monterey County, California, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 288 ft. Main Span: 127 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1932 By: Unknown

This is one of several concrete arch bridges which enhance the beauty of this famous, iconic highway.

Greene Street Bridge
Esmeralda-Greene Street Bridge
HSR

Greene Street Over Spokane River, Riverton Avenue, and Upriver Drive in Spokane: Spokane County, Washington, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 434 ft. Main Span: 133 ft. Roadway: 52.8 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1955 By: Henry Hagman of Cashmere, Washington and E. J. Garnett

This concrete arch bridge is one of the youngest of its type in both Spokane and the entire state.

Gregory Boulevard Bridge
71st Street Bridge
HSR

Gregory Boulevard Over Big Blue River in Kansas City: Jackson County, Missouri, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 700 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1917 By: Horton Concrete Construction Company and Waddell and Son of Kansas City, Missouri

This noted work of J.A.L. Waddell design is nearly impossible to view when leaves are on the trees.

Guadalupe River Bridge
HSR

Business I-35 and Business TX-46 Over Guadalupe River in New Braunfels: Comal County, Texas, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 818 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1934 By: Uvalde Construction Company of Dallas, Texas and Texas Highway Department

This is an outstanding and relatively large example of a concrete arch bridge in Texas.

Hatch Road Bridge
HSR

Hatch Road Over Latah Creek (Hangman Creek) in Spokane: Spokane County, Washington, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 166 ft. Main Span: 111 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1919 By: Charles A. McClung and B. J. Garnett

This is a simple-looking concrete arch bridge that has unfortunately lost its original railings.

Heffernan Street Bridge
HSR

Heffernan Street (Pedestrian Walkway) Over Speed River and Railroad (Royal Recreation Rail-Trail) in Guelph: Wellington County, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 490 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1914 By: Galbraith and Cate and Ernest E. Clawson

This bridge is a unique concrete arch foot bridge that is a designated heritage bridge.

Henderson Street Bridge
Royal Street Bridge
HSR

TX-199 (Henderson Street) Over Clear Fork Trinity River in Fort Worth: Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Curved T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 796 ft. Main Span: 124 ft. Roadway: 56 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: Frank Parrott of Dallas, Texas and Ira G. Hedrick of Hot Springs, Arkansas and C. Milo Thelin

This beautiful concrete arch bridge is complimented by a long series of approach spans, and is noted for its lack of alteration and association with a notable engineer.

Henley Bridge
HSR

US-441 (TN-33, Henley Street) Over Tennessee River in Knoxville: Knox County, Tennessee, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 1,793 ft. Main Span: 317 ft. Roadway: 54.5 ft. Main Spans: 6

Built 1930 By: Booth and Flinn Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Marsh Engineering Company of Des Moines, Iowa

This very large and impressive concrete arch bridge has been extensively rehabilitated.

Henley Bridge
HSR

Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) Over 12 Mile Creek in St. Catharines: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 715 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1939 By: Unknown

Twin multi-span arch bridges for QEW traffic with detailed statues on top.

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Heth's Run Bridge
Haights Run Bridge
HSR

Butler Street (PA-8) Over Heth's Run (Haights Run) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 327 ft. Main Span: 255 ft. Roadway: 32.2 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1914 By: Cummings Structural Concrete Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Robert A. Cummings) and T. J. Wilkerson of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

This arch bridge has been mostly buried in dirt!

Hill Avenue Bridge
HSR

Hill Avenue Over First Creek and Neyland Drive (TN-158) in Knoxville: Knox County, Tennessee, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 631 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1936 By: V. L. Nicholson Company of Knoxville, Tennessee and Luten Bridge Company

This bridge is an outstanding example of a bridge designed by the Luten Bridge Company.

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Hilliard Road Bridge
HSR

Hilliard Road (CR 69) Over Rocky River in Rocky River and Lakewood: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 860 ft. Main Span: 220 ft. Roadway: 56 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1925 By: Walsh Construction Company of Cleveland, Ohio and Alfred M. Felgate

This large, ornate concrete arch bridge has sadly been allowed to deteriorate.

Hog's Back Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 52540
HSR

US-52 Over Dry Run (Drainage Channel) in Decorah: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 84 ft. Roadway: 30.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1963 By: Unknown

This bridge has an unusual appearance for its type and is surrounded by a dramatic landscape.

Hope Bridge
HSR

RI-116 (Main Street) Over Pawtuxet River in Scituate: Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1929 By: A. I. Savin of Hartford, Connecticut and Rhode Island State Board of Public Roads

Although buried behind vegetation, this skewed bridge is a good example of a state designed concrete arch bridge.

Hosey Dam
Maumee River Dam Bridge
HSR

Dam Access Over Maumee River in Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 241 ft. Main Span: 99 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1925 By: L. E. Smith Construction Company and Asa Waters Grosvenor of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Charles Brossman

This is one of two dams in Fort Wayne noted for their integral historic bridges used to provide maintenance access to the dam.

Hunter Street Bridge
Asburnham Bridge
HSR

Hunter Street Over Otonabee River in Peterborough: Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 900 ft. Main Span: 234 ft. Roadway: 33.3 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1921 By: Russell-Townsend Company and Frank Barber of Toronto, Ontario

This is a landmark heritage bridge with significance for its aesthetic details and use of unreinforced concrete.

Hurds Island East Channel Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (BNSF) Over Fox River (East Channel) in Aurora: Kane County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 225 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1920 By: Unknown

One of two impressive arch bridges that carry this railroad line through Hurds Island.

Hurds Island West Channel Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (BNSF) Over Fox River (West Channel) in Aurora: Kane County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 325 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1920 By: Unknown

The larger of two impressive arch bridges that carry this railroad line through Hurds Island.

Ida Street Bridge
HSR

Ida Street Over Wareham Street in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 374 ft. Main Span: 128 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1931 By: Eerpen Construction Company of Cincinnati, Ohio and J. R. Biedinger

This beautifully detailed arch bridge has been fully restored.

IN-42 Cagles Mill Lake Bridge
IN-42 Cataract Lake Bridge
HSR

IN-42 Over Cataract Lake in Rural: Owen County, Indiana, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 582 ft. Main Span: 157 ft. Roadway: 31.8 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1951 By: Unknown

This large, graceful deck arch bridge has been rehabilitated for continued vehicular use.

Intercity Bridge
Ford Bridge
HSR

Ford Parkway (46th Street) Over Mississippi River and Mississippi River Boulevard in Minneapolis and St. Paul: Hennepin County, Minnesota and Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 1,524 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 56 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1927 By: James O. Heyworth of Chicago, Illinois and Martin Sigvart Grytbak

This is one of the more ornate of the Twin City arch bridges and it retains decent historic integrity, and remains a lovely bridge.

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Iowa Falls Bridge
Oak Street Bridge
HSR

US-65 (Oak Street) Over Iowa River in Iowa Falls: Hardin County, Iowa, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 255 ft. Main Span: 235 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: Welden Brothers Construction Company of Iowa Falls, Iowa

The beauty and historic significance of this large and impressive arch bridge were not enough to save it from demolition.

Ironwood Drive Bridge
Ernsberger Street Bridge, St. Joseph County Bridge 206
HSR

Ironwood Drive Over St. Joseph River in South Bend: St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 479 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Roadway: 51.8 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1940 By: National Concrete Company of Indianapolis, Indiana

This is one of South Bend's larger arch bridges.

James River Arch Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over James River, Riverside Drive, and Various Railroads in Richmond: Richmond Independent City, Virginia, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch,

Length: 2,278 ft. Main Span: 116 ft. Main Spans: 15

Built 1919 By: W. W. Boxley and Company of Roanoke, Virginia and J. E. Greiner Company of Baltimore, Maryland and Chicago, Illinois

This monumental arch bridge was a major feat of engineering in the region when completed.

John A. Latsch Bridge
Old Duke Road Bridge
HSR

Old Duke Road Over North Channel Mississippi River in Rural: Winona County, Minnesota, and Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Cantilever Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,220 ft. Main Span: 72 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 13

Built 1916 By: Unknown

Hidden on old highway alignment is this magnificent, long concrete arch bridge with rare cantilevered approach spans from 1947.

Kankakee Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Illinois Central) Over Kankakee River and River Street in Kankakee: Kankakee County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 630 ft. Main Span: 85 ft. Roadway: 65 ft. Main Spans: 6

Built 1919 By: Gould Construction Company of Davenport, Iowa and Walsh Construction Company of Davenport, Iowa

This is an uncommon and beautiful example of a concrete arch railroad bridge.

KCS Blue Parkway Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Kansas City Southern) Over Blue Parkway in Kansas City: Jackson County, Missouri, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel (Ribbed) Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 480 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1928 By: List Construction Company of Kansas City, Missouri and Ash, Howard, Needles, and Tammen of New York, New York

This is one of several beautiful and impressive railroad bridges on this section of railroad line.

KCS Gregory Boulevard Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Kansas City Southern) Over Gregory Boulevard in Kansas City: Jackson County, Missouri, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel (Ribbed) Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 500 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1928 By: List Construction Company of Kansas City, Missouri and Ash, Howard, Needles, and Tammen of New York, New York

This is one of several beautiful and impressive railroad bridges on this section of railroad line.

Key Bridge
Francis Scott Key Bridge
HSR

US-29 Over Potomac River in Washington and Arlington: District of Columbia and Arlington County, Virginia, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 1,792 ft. Main Span: 208 ft. Roadway: 66 ft. Main Spans: 8

Built 1925 By: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Day Labor

This attractive arch bridge is also noted as a rare example of a Melan type arch bridge with solid steel reinforcing.

KH-69 Magnetawan River Bridge
HSR

KH-69 (Trans-Canada Highway) Over Magnetawan River in Rural: Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 170 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1959 By: Unknown

This is a locally rare but also a very late example of a concrete arch bridge in Ontario.

King Street Bridge
HSR

King Street (TC-7) Over Pigeon River in Omemee: Kawartha Lakes City, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Span: 62 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1932 By: Unknown

Although a small example, open spandrel deck arch bridges like this are exceedingly rare in Ontario.

Lafayette Spring Street Bridge
HSR

Lafayette Street and Spring Street Over Oswegatchie River in Ogdensburg: St. Lawrence County, New York, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 597 ft. Main Span: 137 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1916 By: Kirk, Raleigh, and Company of Syracuse, New York and Concrete-Steel Engineering Company of New York, New York and William Mueser

This is an impressive and rare surviving example of a Melan type concrete arch bridge, and is associated with a noted engineer.

Lake Ontelaunee Bridge
West Shore Drive Bridge
HSR

West Shore Drive (PA-1003) Over Lake Ontelaunee in Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 403 ft. Main Span: 115 ft. Roadway: 19.7 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1927 By: Unknown

This beautiful bridge was allowed to deteriorate and then closed to traffic.

Lamar Boulevard Bridge
HSR

Lamar Boulevard (TX-343 Loop) Over Colorado River (Lady Bird Lake) and Cesar Chavez Street in Austin: Travis County, Texas, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 659 ft. Main Span: 105 ft. Roadway: 41.3 ft. Main Spans: 6

Built 1943 By: Cage Brothers and L. A. Turner of Bishop, Texas

This is a relatively late but unaltered example of an open spandrel arch bridge, also notable for being built during World War II.

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Larimer Avenue Bridge
HSR

Larimer Avenue Over Washington Boulevard (PA-8) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 548 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1912 By: John F. Casey Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

This impressive bridge held world records for size when completed.

Lincoln Memorial Bridge
George Rogers Clark Bridge
HSR

Vigo Street (IN-441, US-50 Business) Over Wabash River in Vincennes: Lawrence County, Illinois and Knox County, Indiana, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 1,020 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1931 By: Ferguson Construction of Rockford, Illinois and Bennett, Parsons, and Frost of Chicago, Illinois

This arch bridge is truly a work of art, and it contributes to the memorials and parks that surround it.

Lindbergh Bridge
HSR

Marple Avenue Over Darby Creek in Clifton Heights: Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Box Beam, Fixed

Length: 394 ft. Main Span: 257 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: Carl R. Camp of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and George Wright

This bridge is an impressive concrete deck arch bridge with attractive ornamental details.

Londesborough Bridge
HSR

CR-4 (Former KH-4) Over South Maitland River in Londesborough: Huron County, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1933 By: Unknown

This is an extremely rare example of a rural open-spandrel concrete arch bridge in Ontario.

Lorne Bridge
HSR

Colborne Street Over Grand River in Brantford: Brant County, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 3

Built 1924 By: Port Arthur Construction Company and Frank P. Adams

This is a relatively large concrete arch bridge.

M-69 Paint River Bridge
Superior Avenue Bridge
HSR

M-69 (Superior Avenue) Over Paint River in Rural: Iron County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 262 ft. Main Span: 131 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1924 By: Smith-Holmes-Burridge-Sparks of Houghton, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

This bridge is a good example of a compromise preservation solution.

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Main Street Bridge
Cole Memorial Bridge
HSR

Main Street (WI-19) Over Rock River in Watertown: Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 197 ft. Main Span: 106 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Unknown

True to WisDOT's standard approach to historic bridge preservation, this beautiful arch bridge, which is a landmark gateway into the historic downtown, is now targeted for demolition and replacement!

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Main Street Bridge
HSR

Main Street Over Scioto River in Columbus: Franklin County, Ohio, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 638 ft. Main Span: 109 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1937 By: General Asphalt Paving Company and John C. Prior

This Art Deco bridge was the most distinctive and unique historic bridge in downtown Columbus.

Malpaso Creek Bridge
HSR

CA-1 (Cabrillo Highway) Over Malpaso Creek in Rural: Monterey County, California, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 210 ft. Main Span: 124 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1935 By: Unknown

This is one of several concrete arch bridges which enhance the beauty of this famous, iconic highway.

Martins Creek Viaduct
Kingsley Bridge
HSR

Railroad (St Lawrence and Hudson / Norfolk Southern) Over Martins Creek in Rural: Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 1,600 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 10

Built 1915 By: F. M. Talbot Construction Company of New York, New York

This bridge is the little brother to the Tunkhannock Viaduct, but is a very large bridge in its own right.

Matthiessen State Park Bridge 1
HSR

Park Path Over Deer Creek Gorge (Lake Falls) in Rural: La Salle County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This attractive and nicely detailed bridge crosses an impressive gorge right over a waterfall.

Memorial Bridge
HSR

Comanche Avenue Over Caney River in Bartlesville: Washington County, Oklahoma, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 317 ft. Main Span: 139 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1923 By: Kansas City Bridge Company of Kansas City, Missouri and Wood and White of Tulsa, Oklahoma

This bridge is noted for its attractive design including ornamental pillars that are a memorial to those who fought in World War I.

Memorial Drive Bridge
HSR

Memorial Drive Over Root River in Racine: Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 192 ft. Main Span: 82 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1936 By: Unknown

Although its railings have been replaced, everything under the deck of this bridge appears to be original.

Mendota Bridge
Fort Snelling - Mendota Bridge
HSR

MN-55 Over Minnesota River in Mendota Heights: Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 4,119 ft. Main Span: 304 ft. Roadway: 71 ft. Main Spans: 13

Built 1926 By: Koss Construction Company of Des Moines, Iowa and Claude Allen Porter Turner of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Mentone Bridge
HSR

AL-117 Over West Fork Little River in Mentone: DeKalb County, Alabama, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 127 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: Unknown

This is small but an attractive looking concrete arch bridge.

Mill Street Bridge
HSR

Mill Street Over Roaring Brook and Railroad (Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western) in Dunmore: Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 400 ft. Main Span: 128 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1917 By: Unknown

This bridge has a variety of span types, with an impressive arch main span.

Monitor Bridge
HSR

Main Street (Old Monitor Road) Over Wenatchee River in Monitor: Chelan County, Washington, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 357 ft. Main Span: 131 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1931 By: Henry Hagman of Cashmere, Washington and A. M. Buell

This is an attractive concrete arch bridge that has a single solid rib.

Monroe Street Bridge
HSR

Monroe Street Over Spokane River in Spokane: Spokane County, Washington, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 893 ft. Main Span: 281 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1911 By: Unknown and Waddell and Harrington of Kansas City, Missouri, and John C. Ralston and Morton McCartney

With its unique aesthetic details this bridge briefly held a record for span length when completed.

Monticello Boulevard Bridge
Wilson Mills Road Bridge
HSR

Monticello Boulevard (Wilson Mills Road) Over West Branch Euclid Creek in South Euclid: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 368 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 62 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1954 By: Unknown and Osborne Engineering Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This unique and striking concrete arch bridge is noted for its rare European design inspired by famous engineer Robert Maillart.

Montreal Avenue Overpass
HSR

Pedestrian Walkway Over Montreal Avenue (MN-51) in St. Paul: Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 244 ft. Main Span: 86 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: Unknown

This bridge produces a graceful archway over the roadway it crosses and is impossible to ignore.

Morris Street Bridge
Marion County Bridge 3108
HSR

Morris Street Over White River in Indianapolis: Marion County, Indiana, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 653 ft. Main Span: 138 ft. Roadway: 64 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1928 By: National Concrete Company of Indianapolis, Indiana and Daniel Luten

This is a later example of a Luten arch bridge, and it is in good condition, although the railings on it are not original.

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Morrisville Bridge
HSR

Jefferson Road (PA-188) Over South Fork Tenmile Creek in Morrisville: Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 192 ft. Main Span: 132 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1920 By: E. B. and B. F. Lippincott and T. B. Dinsmore

This rare and graceful arch bridge was demolished next to its replacement.

Mosier Creek Bridge
HSR

US-30, OR-100, 1st Street (Historic Columbia River Highway) Over Mosier Creek in Mosier: Wasco County, Oregon, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 182 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Roadway: 19 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1920 By: Lindstrom and Feigenson of Portland, Oregon and Conde Balcom McCullough (Oregon State Highway Commission)

One of a large group of historic bridges that are a part of the Historic Columbia River Highway, this one is associated with famous engineer Conde McCullough.

National Road Deer Creek Bridge
Putnam County Bridge 237
HSR

CR 550 South (Old US-40, Historic National Road) Over Deer Creek in Rural: Putnam County, Indiana, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 277 ft. Main Span: 76 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1925 By: Edward F. Smith of Indianapolis, Indiana and Indiana State Highway Commission

Although buried behind many trees and nearly impossible to view, this is an impressive remnant of the historic National Road.

Neue Russeinbrücke (New Russeiner Bridge)
Punt Russein
HSR

Via Sursilvana (Via Principala, Highway 19) Over Aua da Russein in Disentis/Mustér and Sumvitg: Grisons (Graubünden), Switzerland (Schweiz)

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1937 By: Unknown

This large concrete arch bridge replaced an earlier timber bridge that remains nearby and also is next to a stone arch railway bridge.

New Wilson's Bridge
HSR

National Pike (US-40) Over Conococheague Creek in Rural: Washington County, Maryland, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 370 ft. Main Span: 102 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1936 By: Unknown

With substantial architectural details, this is a beautiful example of a concrete arch bridge.

New York Street Memorial Bridge
HSR

New York Street Over Fox River in Aurora: Kane County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 670 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Roadway: 46 ft. Main Spans: 9

Built 1931 By: John Ward Company of Aurora, Illinois and Seidel Studios of Chicago, Illinois and Engineering Service Company of Aurora, Illinois

This unique bridge was designed as a beautiful memorial to World War I veterans.

North Avenue Bridge
HSR

North Avenue Over Fox River in Aurora: Kane County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 546 ft. Main Span: 74 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 6

Built 1926 By: Unknown

This unusual bridge has an intersection on it in the middle where it touches the tip of Hurds Island.

Ocean Beach Highway Bridge
HSR

WA-4 (Abandoned Alignment) (Ocean Beach Highway) Over Dry Gulch in Rural: Cowlitz County, Washington, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: Unknown

This concrete arch bridge is today in an unusual setting because it was abandoned when a new alignment at a lower level next to the bridge eliminated the need for a bridge completely.

Ohio River Boulevard Eckert Street Bridge
HSR

Ohio River Boulevard (PA-65) Over Eckert Street in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 510 ft. Main Span: 270 ft. Roadway: 49 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: Booth and Flinn Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

This is a very large and impressive concrete arch structure, one of several such structures in Pittsburgh.

Ohio River Boulevard Spruce Run Bridge
HSR

Ohio River Boulevard (PA-65) Over Spruce Run and Spruce Road in Ben Avon: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 630 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1930 By: Booth and Flinn Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

One of several large and impressive concrete arch bridges on the Ohio River Boulevard.

Ohio River Boulevard Verner Avenue Bridge
HSR

Ohio River Boulevard (PA-65) Over Verner Avenue in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 390 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Roadway: 47.9 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: Booth and Flinn Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

This historic bridge has been decimated by unsightly and severe alteration.

Orangevale Avenue Bridge
HSR

Orangevale Avenue Over Gold Creek in Folsom: Sacramento County, California, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 161 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1915 By: W. N. Concanon and Drury D. Butler

This concrete arch bridge is noted for its lack of alteration.

Paddock Viaduct
HSR

Main Street (US-287 Business) Over West Fork Trinity River in Fort Worth: Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,319 ft. Main Span: 225 ft. Roadway: 54 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1914 By: Hannam-Hickeys Brothers of St. Louis, Missouri and Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia and Brennecke and Fay of St. Louis, Missouri

This is a long, landmark concrete arch bridge with impressive concrete approach spans as well.

Parnell Avenue Bridge
Allen County Bridge 538
HSR

Parnell Avenue Over St. Joseph River in Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 220 ft. Main Span: 105 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1927 By: I. E. Smith Construction Company of Indianapolis, Indiana and Asa Waters Grosvenor of Fort Wayne, Indiana

This is one of an impressive number of concrete arch bridges documented in Fort Wayne.

Paulins Kill Viaduct
HSR

Railroad (Abandoned Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad) Over Paulins Kill and Station Road in Rural: Warren County, New Jersey, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 1,100 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1910 By: John Goll and Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Reiter, Curtis and Hill of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Lincoln Bush

This enormous and early large-scale concrete railroad bridge is nevertheless well hidden in a thickly wooded area.

Pearl Street Bridge
HSR

Pearl Street Over Grand River in Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Culvert, Fixed

Length: 484 ft. Main Span: 98 ft. Roadway: 49 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1922 By: Koss Construction Company of Des Moines, Iowa and Westcott Engineering Company of Chicago, Illinois

This impressive concrete arch bridge was drastically altered to function as a pre-stressed concrete bridge, but still retains an attractive appearance.

Penn Street Bridge
Penn Street Viaduct
HSR

Penn Street (US-422 Business) Over Schuylkill River, Front Street, and Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Reading: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 1,337 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Roadway: 55 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1913 By: L. H. Focht and Son and Benjamin Herman Davis

This large and impressive concrete arch bridge is a fairly old example of its type and is a centerpiece for the city.

Pleasanton Road Bridge
Earle Bridge, Cassin Bridge
HSR

Pleasanton Road (Abandoned Alignment) Over Medina River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 303 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1910 By: H. B. Thompson and Company of Birmingham, Alabama and Terrell Bartlett Engineers of San Antonio, Texas

Bypassed and abandoned, this is one of the oldest known surviving concrete arch bridges in Texas.

Pont Caquot (Caquot Bridge)
Pont Neuf
HSR

D1201 Over Les Usses in Allonzier-la-Caille: Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 761 ft. Main Span: 451 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: Compagnie Lyonnaise d'Entreprises and Albert Irénée Caquot

This large concrete arch bridge constructed high above the river it crosses was a replacement for the nearby 1839 suspension bridge.

Pont de Gueuroz (Gueuroz Bridge)
HSR

Route de Gueuroz Over Trient in Gueuroz (Vernayaz): Valais, Switzerland (Schweiz)

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 614 ft. Main Span: 325 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1934 By: Couchepin Dubuis et Cie and Alexandre Sarrasin of Lausanne, Switzerland

This large concrete arch span was the highest in Europe for many years and remains one of the highest.

Poplar Neck Bridge
HSR

Poplar Neck Road Over Schuylkill River in Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 550 ft. Main Span: 91 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1918 By: Whitaker and Diehl of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

This concrete arch bridge was extensively reconstructed and widened in 1952.

Post Street Bridge
HSR

Post Street Over Spokane River in Spokane: Spokane County, Washington, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 333 ft. Main Span: 259 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1917 By: Olson and Johnson Company and Morton McCartney

This concrete arch bridge has an interesting history, including a collapse during construction and a 1937 widening.

QEW Credit River Bridge
HSR

Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) Over Credit River in Mississauga: Peel Region, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 840 ft. Roadway: 94.8 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1934 By: Unknown

Although widened on both sides in 1960, this bridge remains an impressive example of its type.

Rainbow Bridge
Greenback Lane Bridge
HSR

Greenback Lane Over American River in Folsom: Sacramento County, California, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 511 ft. Main Span: 208 ft. Roadway: 25.3 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1917 By: Ross Construction Company of Sacramento, California and Drury D. Butler

This bridge is a large and beautiful example of a concrete arch bridge.

Reelsville Bridge
Putnam County Bridge 159
HSR

CR-625 West Over Big Walnut Creek in Rural: Putnam County, Indiana, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 171 ft. Main Span: 128 ft. Roadway: 16.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: Luten Engineering Company of Indianapolis, Indiana and Daniel Luten

This uncommon rural open spandrel variation of a Luten arch bridge was bypassed and preserved in place.

River Street Bridge
Richard Welden Bridge
HSR

River Street Over Iowa River in Iowa Falls: Hardin County, Iowa, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1922 By: Welden Brothers Construction Company of Iowa Falls, Iowa and Marsh Engineering Company of Des Moines, Iowa

This bridge was engineered by James Marsh, an important Iowa bridge engineer.

River Street Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (BNSF) Over River Street in Aurora: Kane County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel T-Beam, Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

One of a number of railroad overpasses in Aurora, this bridge stands out with a skewed, t-beam superstructure.

Rocky Creek Bridge
HSR

CA-1 (Cabrillo Highway) Over Rocky Creek in Rural: Monterey County, California, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 497 ft. Main Span: 239 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1932 By: Unknown

This is one of the larger of an impressive set of concrete arch bridges along this stunning, iconic highway.

Royal Tweed Bridge
HSR

A1167 Over River Tweed in Berwick-upon-Tweed: North East, England, United Kingdom

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 1,410 ft. Main Span: 356 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1928 By: Holloway Brothers of London, England and L G Mouchel and Partners

This concrete arch bridge is noted for association with an important engineering firm, and for its record-breaking span length when completed.

Salginatobelbrücke (Salginatobel Bridge)
HSR

Crausch Over Salginabach in Schiers: Grisons (Graubünden), Switzerland (Schweiz)

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 434 ft. Main Span: 295 ft. Roadway: 11.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: Prader and Robert Maillart

This bridge is one of the most significant concrete bridges in the country, designed by famous engineer Robert Maillart.

San Antonio Street Bridge
HSR

San Antonio Street Over Comal River in New Braunfels: Comal County, Texas, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 410 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1923 By: Miller-Fifield Construction Company of Waterloo, Iowa and Terrell Bartlett Engineers of San Antonio, Texas

This concrete arch bridge was designed with a lot of aesthetic details that made this a truly beautiful bridge.

Scott Avenue Bridge
HSR

Scott Avenue (Business US-287) Over Wichita River in Wichita Falls: Wichita County, Texas, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 276 ft. Main Span: 95 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1927 By: Luten Bridge Company of Knoxville, Tennessee and Daniel Luten

This is one of the finest examples of a Luten concrete arch bridge in America, and is almost completely without alteration.

Spring City Royersford Bridge
HSR

Bridge Street (Main Street, PA-1043) Over Schuylkill River in Royersford and Spring City: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 346 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 29.2 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1922 By: Unknown

This bridge still looks beautiful underneath, but the deck has been replaced and is lacking in aesthetics.

Station Street Bridge
HSR

Station Street Over Kankakee River in Kankakee: Kankakee County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 379 ft. Main Span: 77 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1924 By: Unknown

This attractive arch bridge has been rehabilitated.

Sunset Boulevard Bridge
Latah Bridge
HSR

Sunset Boulevard (BL-90) Over Latah Creek (Hangman Creek) in Spokane: Spokane County, Washington, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,070 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 45 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1913 By: J. E. Cunningham and Waddell and Harrington of Kansas City, Missouri, and Morton McCartney

This is the least altered of the two largest and most impressive concrete arch bridges in Spokane.

Tilghman Street Viaduct
HSR

Tilghman Street (Union Boulevard, PA-1002) Over Lehigh River and Railroad in Allentown: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 1,387 ft. Main Span: 185 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 12

Built 1929 By: Seeds and Derham of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and James B. Long

This is a long curved viaduct composed of many open spandrel arch spans.

Tucker Bridge
HSR

Tucker Road (Highway 281) Over Hood River in Rural: Hood River County, Oregon, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 188 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1932 By: Charles O. Young and Conde Balcom McCullough (Oregon State Highway Commission)

Only in Oregon with its amazing collection of concrete arch bridges would this beautiful bridge be described as having little ornamentation.

Tunkhannock Viaduct
Nicholson Bridge
HSR

Railroad (St Lawrence and Hudson / Norfolk Southern) Over Tunkhannock Creek in Nicholson: Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 2,375 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 34 ft. Main Spans: 12

Built 1915 By: Flickwir and Bush of New York, New York and Abraham Burton Cohen

The largest concrete bridge in the world, this enormous bridge has been called a wonder of the world.

Twin Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX, Former Big Four Railroad) Over West Fork White Lick Creek and Twin Bridges Road in Rural: Hendricks County, Indiana, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 275 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1906 By: Bates and Rogers of Chicago, Illinois

Sitting next to a historic highway bridge, this is a large, old, high level concrete railroad bridge.

Twyckenham Drive Bridge
Kline Street Bridge, St. Joseph County Bridge 207
HSR

Twyckenham Drive Over St. Joseph River and Northside Boulevard in South Bend: St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 431 ft. Main Span: 115 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1929 By: Rieth-Riley Construction Company of Goshen, Indiana and William S. Moore

This very attractive bridge has an impressive arch height, as it clears most of the river valley.

University Bridge
HSR

25th Street (SK-5) Over South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon: Division 11 (Saskatoon), Saskatchewan, Canada

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 1,200 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 10

Built 1916 By: R. J. Lecky Company of Regina, Saskatchewan and Daniel Luten

This large Luten concrete arch bridge is highly significant as the first reinforced concrete, open spandrel deck arch bridge built in Western Canada.

US-20 18 Mile Creek Bridge
HSR

US-20 (Southwestern Boulevard) Over 18 Mile Creek in Eden: Erie County, New York, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 416 ft. Main Span: 147 ft. Roadway: 55.8 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1929 By: Unknown

This is a large open spandrel concrete arch bridge that has been rehabilitated.

Veterans Memorial Bridge
Beck Mill Bridge
HSR

US-231 (Old Alignment) Over Pea River in Rural: Dale County, Alabama, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 440 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1921 By: Unknown and Mitcham, Keller, Smith, and Land

This is a nice looking multi-span deck arch bridge that was bypassed and left in place.

Victory Parkway Bridge
HSR

Victory Parkway (Eden Park Drive) Over Kemper Lane in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 362 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1917 By: Unknown and City of Cincinnati, J. Robert Biedinger City Engineer

This concrete deck arch bridge has a very ornate appearance.

Vista Avenue Viaduct
HSR

Vista Avenue Over Jefferson Street in Portland: Multnomah County, Oregon, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam,

Length: 549 ft. Main Span: 248 ft. Roadway: 37.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: Parker and Banfield of Portland, Oregon and Fred T. Fowler

This is a richly decorated concrete arch bridge that soars over Jefferson Street, connecting residential areas above.

Washington Avenue Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 27000
HSR

Washington Avenue (Old US-20) Over Iowa River in Iowa Falls: Hardin County, Iowa, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 380 ft. Main Span: 173 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1934 By: Welden Brothers Construction Company of Iowa Falls, Iowa

One of three attractive and historic concrete arch bridges in Iowa Falls.

Washington Street Bridge
Washington Memorial Bridge
HSR

Washington Street Over Brandywine Creek in Wilmington: New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel (Ribbed) Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 720 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1922 By: Walsh Construction Company of Davenport, Iowa, and Syracuse, New York and Benjamin H. Davis of New York, New York

The only open spandrel concrete arch in Delaware features substantial architectural details.

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Western Hills Viaduct
HSR

Harrison Avenue Over Mill Creek, Spring Grove Avenue, State Avenue, and Railroad in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Metal Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder,

Length: 3,145 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 48.2 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1932 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and MacDougald Construction Company of Atlanta, Georgia and J. R. Biedinger

This is a massive, long double-deck viaduct including a complex system of ramps and two rare double-deck arch spans.

Winchester Bridge
Robert A. Booth Bridge
HSR

Northeast Stephens Street (Old OR-99) Over North Umpqua River in Winchester: Douglas County, Oregon, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 902 ft. Main Span: 112 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1923 By: H. E. Doering of Portland, Oregon and Conde Balcom McCullough (Oregon State Highway Commission)

This graceful and richly decorated multi-span arch bridge has been rehabilitated and preserved.

Woodbine Bridge
O'Connor Drive Bridge
HSR

O'Connor Drive Over Taylor-Massey Creek in Toronto: Toronto City, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 810 ft. Main Span: 172 ft. Roadway: 46 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: R. H. McGregor Construction Company and Margison and Babcock

This ornate bridge is one of the largest and most significant concrete arch bridges in Ontario!

ស្ពានថ្មចាស់ (Spean Thmor Chase)
Old Stone Bridge
HSR

Street 137 and Street 213 Over Sangkae River (ស្ទឹងសង្កែ) in Krong Battambang (ក្រុងបាត់ដំបង): Battambang Province (បាត់ដំបង), Cambodia (កម្ពុជា)

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 320 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1916 By: Unknown

This unusual concrete arch bridge has spandrel bracing in the end spans.

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