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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: 200

104th Avenue Bridge
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104th Avenue (Willow Springs Road) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Palos: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 8 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 406 ft. Main Span: 290 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1964 By: Unknown and Alfred Benesch and Associates of Chicago, Illinois
One of several 1960s truss bridges on the Calumet Sag Channel.
11 Bridges of Wayne Bridge 1
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AB-10X Over Rosebud River in Rosedale: Drumheller Town, Alberta, Canada
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 204 ft. Main Span: 204 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1951 By: Unknown
This is one of a unique and rare group of 11 historic bridges located on a relatively short stretch of road.
130th Street Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (NICTD South Shore Line) Over Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 432 ft. Main Span: 274 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
An example of late railroad truss bridge construction.
4 Mile Level Road Bridge
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NY-438 (4 Mile Level Road) Over Clear Creek in Rural: Erie County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 128 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1935 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
This traditional state standard pony truss bridge is located on reservation land.
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4th Street Bridge
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4th Street Over Licking River in Covington and Newport: Kenton County, Kentucky and Campbell County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,002 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1936 By: Unknown
This is an impressive 1930s Warren camelback truss bridge with deck truss approach spans.
5th Street Bridge
WV-14 Bridge
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5th Street (Division Street / WV-14) Over Little Kanawha River in Parkersburg: Wood County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 905 ft. Main Span: 350 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1935 By: Mortimer W. Smith
This stunning, massive truss bridge is significant as a Depression Public Works Adminstration project.
5th Street Bridge
Turners Falls Road Bridge
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5th Street (Turners Falls Road) Over Power Canal in Turners Falls: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 136 ft. Main Span: 134 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1954 By: Unknown
A tall pony truss provides an attractive and functional crossing.
96th Avenue Bridges
La Grange Road Bridges
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US-45 (96th Avenue and La Grange Road) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Palos: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 8 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 445 ft. Main Span: 290 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1967 By: Unknown and Alfred Benesch and Associates of Chicago, Illinois
This is a pair of identical truss bridges that carry a divided highway system.
AB-56 Bridge
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AB-56 Over Battle River in Rural: Camrose County, Alberta, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built 1956 By: Unknown
This is a relatively late example of a pony truss bridge, and it features member design details typical of the mid 20th century.
AB-897 Bridge
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AB-897 Over North Saskatchewan River in Rural: Vermilion River County, Alberta, Canada
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,000 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1957 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)
This is a large, multi-span example of a mid-20th century through truss bridge.
Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge
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BC-9 (Agassiz-Rosedale Highway) Over Fraser River in Rural: Fraser Valley District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal Cantilever (Arched) 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 6,130 ft. Main Span: 365 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1956 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec and C. K. Saunders
This bridge features an uncommon and attractive cantilever design, and also includes a very long approach system.
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Albert Street Bridge
Strathroy Bridge
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Albert Street (CR-39) Over Sydenham River in Strathroy: Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 98 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1937 By: Unknown
An attractive warren pony truss that retains original lattice guardrails.
Amelia River Railroad Bridge
Seaboard Air Line Railway Bridge
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Railroad (First Coast Railroad) Over Amelia River in Rural: Nassau County, Florida, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier)
Length: 365 ft. Main Span: 235 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1920 By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia
This nice looking railroad through truss swing bridge is a rarity in the local area.
American Legion Memorial Bridge
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US-421 (TN-34) Over South Holston Lake (South Holston River) in Rural: Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam),
Length: 1,263 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1950 By: Virginia Bridge Company of Roanoke, Virginia and Tennessee Valley Authority
This is a graceful, but slightly asymmetrical continuous through truss bridge.
Armstrong Bridge
Ontario Street Bridge
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Ontario Street (Highway 520) Over Magnetawan River, Railroad (Abandoned Canadian National), and Syples Street in Burks Falls: Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built 1938 By: Canadian Bridge Company of Walkerville, Ontario
This is an unusual high level viaduct type bridge noted for its multiple pony truss spans.
Arrowsic Bridge
Max L. Wilder Memorial Bridge
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Arrowsic Road (ME-127) Over Sasanoa River in Rural: Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States
Metal Cantilever (Arched) Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 838 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: Harris Structural Steel Company of New York, New York and Max L. Wilder, Maine State Highway Commission
This rare example of an arched cantilever truss is also significant as a substantial work designed by a noted state bridge engineer.
Arsenal Street Bridge
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Arsenal Street Over San Antonio River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Metal 18 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 107 ft. Main Span: 103 ft. Roadway: 37.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Walsh - Burney and Moore and S. F. Crecelius
This unusual pony truss is noted for its polygonal design, but with a long horizontal section.
Ashtabula Bridge
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Bridge Street (OH-531) Over Ashtabula River in Ashtabula: Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Bascule (Brown) and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 223 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1925 By: Kelly-Atkinson Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Wendell P. Brown of Cleveland, Ohio
This is one of the only surviving examples of a Brown type bascule bridge in the country, and it is in great condition!
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Athabasca Bridge
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AB-813 Over Athabasca River in Athabasca: Athabasca County, Alberta, Canada
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss,
Length: 908 ft. Main Span: 205 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1952 By: Unknown
This bridge has three Polygonal Warren through truss spans and two pony truss approach spans.
Baring Cross Bridge
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Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Arkansas River in Little Rock: Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States
Metal 12 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,100 ft. Main Span: 340 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
The location of the first bridge over the Arkansas River, this railroad bridge has a long history, and today only the approach spans date to 1929.
Barton Skyway Trail Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Unnamed Draw in Austin: Travis County, Texas, United States
Metal Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This standard design riveted pony truss appears to have been relocated here from an unknown prior location.
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Batchellerville Bridge
Sacandaga Reservoir Bridge, Edinburg Bridge
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Northville Road (CR-98) Over Sacandaga Reservoir in Edinburg: Saratoga County, New York, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,078 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 41
Built 1930 By: Pittsburgh - Des Moines Steel Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and William R. Davis
This extremely long continuous deck truss bridge was not preserved despite its high significance and excellent aesthetics.
Beachville Bridge
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Zorra Line Over South Branch Thames River in Beachville: Oxford County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 95 ft. Main Span: 95 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
A good, well-maintained example of a provincial standard plan pony truss in Ontario.
Bélanger Bridge
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Main Street (ON-593) Over Mattawa River in Mattawa: Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 300 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built By: Canadian Bridge Company of Walkerville, Ontario
Technically, this is two bridges separated by a tiny island.
Benicia - Martinez Railroad Bridge
Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Carquinez Strait (Suisun Bay) in Martinez and Benicia: Contra Costa County, California and Solano County, California, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Span Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 5,620 ft. Main Span: 328 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Waddell and Hardesty of New York, New York
This difficult to photograph historic bridge is a very long structure with a variety of span types and is sandwiched between two highway bridges..
Benton Road Bridge
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Benton Road (TR-104) Over Sycamore Creek in Rural: Crawford County, Ohio, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 92 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 16.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1925 By: Brookville Bridge Company of Brookville, Ohio
This traditionally composed riveted pony truss has been bypassed and abandoned.
Big Run Road Bridge
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Big Run Road (Old Alignment) Over Kokosing River in Rural: Knox County, Ohio, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 194 ft. Main Span: 190 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1915 By: Unknown
This bridge was bypassed and later preserved for pedestrian use. Do not be fooled by all the bolts, this used to be an all-riveted bridge!
Big Sandy Junction Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Big Sandy River and US-60 in Catlettsburg and Kenova: Boyd County, Kentucky and Wayne County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,465 ft. Main Span: 225 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1943 By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia
This riveted truss bridge has approach spans which were built later in the 1950s by the American Bridge Company.
Blanding Road Bridge
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Blanding Road (TR-44) Over Chenango River in Rural: Chenango County, New York, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 101 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1939 By: Smith and Caffrey Company of Syracuse, New York and New York State Department of Public Works
This classic state standard pony truss bridge is a form that is rapidly disappearing from the state's roads due to demolition and replacement.
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Blue Bridge
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AB-40 Over Smoky River in Grande Cache: Greenview District, Alberta, Canada
Metal 10 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 390 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1951 By: Unknown
This truss bridge was replaced with an ugly slab of concrete and sent to the dumpster.
Blue Island Junction Railroad Bridges
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Railroad (Various) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Blue Island: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a unique collection of five bridges of same age and similar design located next to a busy railroad junction.
Blue Water Bridge
Original/Westbound Span
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I-69 and I-94 / KH-402 Over St. Clair River in Port Huron and Sarnia (Point Edward): St. Clair County, Michigan and Lambton County, Ontario, Canada and United States
Metal Cantilever (Arched) Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 6,178 ft. Main Span: 871 ft. Roadway: 32 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1938 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters (Ralph Modjeski)
Designed by Modjeski and Masters, this monumental bridge features an extremely rare shape of cantilever and continues to carry unimaginable traffic.
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Bonny Eagle Bridge
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ME-35 (Bonny Eagle Road) Over Saco River in Hollis: York County, Maine and Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 155 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1939 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This historic bridge could have been rehabilitated or could have been left standing next to its replacement.
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Bosworth Bridge
Bridge No. ML5
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CR-7 Over Conestogo River in Mapleton Township: Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 138 ft. Main Span: 138 ft. Roadway: 28.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1949 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario and C. C. Parker and Associates of Hamilton, Ontario
This pony truss is noted for its extremely long span length.
Bowling Green Railroad Bridge
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Barren River in Bowling Green: Warren County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 434 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is an imposing railroad bridge that soars over the Barren River.
Bridge Street Bridge
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Bridge Street Over Susquehanna River in Vestal: Broome County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 745 ft. Main Span: 245 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1935 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
One of the larger multi-span examples of this bridge design in western New York.
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Brighton Road Bridge
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Brighton Road (CR-64) Over Murray Canal (Trent-Severn Waterway) in Rural: Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier)
Main Spans: 1
Built 1947 By: Central Bridge Company of Tenton, Ontario
This is the last remaining heritage highway bridge on the Murray canal.
Brooklyn Road Bridge
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Brooklyn Road Over Mash Stream in Frankfort: Waldo County, Maine, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1908 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This narrow bridge is an early example of a polygonal Warren truss bridge.
Brownville Bridge
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Bridge Street (NY-971H) Over Black River in Brownville: Jefferson County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Welded Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 185 ft. Main Span: 181 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1954 By: Unknown
This is a somewhat old example of a welded truss bridge, also welded through trusses are much more uncommon than welded pony truss bridges.
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Bude Bridge
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US-98 Over Homochitto River in Bude: Franklin County, Mississippi, United States
Metal Continuous 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 692 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1951 By: Unknown
This is a rare small-scale two-span continuous through truss unit, which also includes a series of approach spans.
Burlington Canal Lift Bridge
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Beach Boulevard (Eastport Drive) Over Burlington Canal in Burlington and Hamilton: Halton Region, Ontario and Hamilton City, Ontario, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive)
Main Span: 380 ft. Roadway: 65 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1962 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario and C. C. Parker and Associates of Hamilton, Ontario
Although a late example of its type, this landmark bridge has a very long lift span.
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Bushville Bridge
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Main Road (NY-5) Over Tonawanda Creek in Bushville: Genesee County, New York, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 131 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Roadway: 39 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
This standard plan 1920s truss bridge makes choosing a casual drive on NY-5 a nice alternative to I-90.
Cairo Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Mississippi River in Cairo: Alexander County, Illinois, and Ballard County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 7,874 ft. Main Span: 524 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1952 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters
This is a very long although relatively late example of a riveted through truss railroad bridge.
Calumet River Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Bridge
Bridge 710
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Railroad (Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern) Over Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive)
Main Span: 242 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1974 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This may not be the oldest of vertical lift bridges in Chicago, but its bright red paint and interesting shape make this an attractive gateway into Lake Michigan!
Calumet River Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge
Nickel Plate Road Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift
Main Span: 320 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1971 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is an impressive example of a traditional mid-20th Century railroad vertical lift bridge.
Calumet Sag Channel Canadian National Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 395 ft. Main Span: 325 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
A typical example of a Calumet Sag Channel railroad bridge.
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Camden College Corner Road Bridge
Hueston Woods Bridge
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Camden College Corner Road (CR-24) Over 4 Mile Creek in Rural: Preble County, Ohio, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 111 ft. Main Span: 103 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: Brookville Bridge Company of Brookville, Ohio
An attractive warren polygonal top chord pony truss adds interest to a scenic state park area.
Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge
Buzzards Bay Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Mass Coastal Railroad) Over Cape Cod Canal in Buzzards Bay: Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 18 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 806 ft. Main Span: 544 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1935 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and Parsons, Klapp, Brinckerhoff and Douglas of New York City, New York
This enormous vertical lift bridge had the longest lift span in the world for many years and is also noted for its ornamental detailing.
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
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US-76, US-421, and US-17 Over Cape Fear River in Wilmington: New Hanover County, North Carolina and Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States
Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 3,033 ft. Main Span: 408 ft. Roadway: 56 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1969 By: Bowers Construction Company
Although built in 1969, this bridge is significant as the only known vertical lift bridge in North Carolina.
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Cardington Denmark Martel Road (CR-28) Over Shaw Creek in Rural: Morrow County, Ohio, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 76 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1953 By: Edwards Sheet Metal Works of Frederickton, Ohio
One of only two mid-20th Century riveted pony truss bridges documented in Morrow County.
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Cardington Edison Road Bridge
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Cardington Edison Road (CR-9) Over Whetstone Creek in Rural: Morrow County, Ohio, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 91 ft. Main Span: 89 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1951 By: Edwards Sheet Metal Works of Frederickton, Ohio
Despite potential for less costly rehabilitation, demolition and replacement was selected for this bridge.
Carothers Avenue Bridge
Glendale Bridge
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Carothers Avenue (3rd Street) Over Chartiers Creek in Carnegie: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 146 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1927 By: James F. Powers and Allegheny County Department of Public Works
This extremely long span pony truss bridge is listed as the longest simple Warren pony truss span in the entire state!
Castle Hayne Road Bridge
Smith's Creek Bridge
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Castle Hayne Road (NC-2812, Old NC-133) Over Smith Creek in Wilmington: New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 248 ft. Main Span: 172 ft. Roadway: 27.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: T.A. Loving and Company of Goldsboro, North Carolina and North Carolina State Highway Commission
Although it no longer operates for boats, this bridge remains a good example of a state-designed swing through truss bridge.
Cầu Gò Dưa (Go Dua Canal Bridge)
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Railroad (Sài Gòn - Nha Trang Railway) Over Go Dua Canal (rạch Gò Dưa) 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 Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 315 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a rare riveted through truss bridge that remains in use on the main railway in Vietnam.
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Caverns Road Bridge
Schoharie County Bridge 7
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Caverns Road (CR-9) Over Cobleskill Creek in Rural: Schoharie County, New York, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 99 ft. Main Span: 95 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This polygonal Warren pony truss bridge has attractive proportions and built-up beams with lacing.
Cayuga Street Bridge
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Cayuga Street Over Fall Creek in Ithaca: Tompkins County, New York, United States
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 114 ft. Main Span: 109 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1934 By: Unknown
This is a standard plan 1930s pony truss.
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Center Street Bridge
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Center Street (NY-353) Over Allegheny River in Salamanca: Cattaraugus County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 687 ft. Main Span: 135 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1940 By: Unknown
A large, uncommon multi-span pony truss is sentenced to the dumpster.
Charenton Bridge
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LA-324 (Convent Street) Over Bayou Teche in Charenton: St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 350 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Austin Bridge Company of Dallas, Texas and Louisiana Highway Commission
This is one of a number of surviving standard plan pony truss swing bridges in the state.
Chatham Street Bridge
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Chatham Street Over Calumet Sag Channel in Blue Island: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 8 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 385 ft. Main Span: 304 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1964 By: Unknown and Alfred Benesch and Associates of Chicago, Illinois
One of two completely unaltered, deteriorated, and closed truss bridges in Blue Island.
Chef Menteur Pass Bridge
Fort Macomb Bridge
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US-90 (Chef Menteur Highway) Over Chef Menteur Pass in New Orleans: Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,175 ft. Main Span: 270 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: Unknown and Louisiana Highway Commission (E. L. Erickson)
This large swing span is complimented by large fixed approach truss spans, and is among the largest swing bridges in the region.
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Delmarva Central Railroad) Over Chesapeake and Delaware Canal (C&D Canal) in Summit Bridge: New Castle County, Delaware, United States
Metal 16 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 980 ft. Main Span: 548 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1965 By: Ingalls Iron Works of Birmingham, Alabama and Howard, Needles, Tammen and Bergendorff of Kansas City, Missouri
This large lift bridge is the only railroad bridge over this canal.
Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Chicago and Western Indiana) Over Little Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 400 ft. Main Span: 270 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
A typical example of the railroad truss bridges found on the Little Calumet River and Calumet Sag Channel.
Chili Avenue Bridge
Bridge E-163
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Chili Avenue (NY-33A) Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Rochester: Monroe County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 154 ft. Main Span: 148 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1939 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is an increasingly uncommon surviving example of a state standard truss bridge, this example noted for its skew and roadway width.
Church Street Bridge
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Church Street (Old Alignment) Over Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Hancock: Washington County, Maryland, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This former vehicular bridge with a notable deck camber now serves non-motorized traffic.
Cicero Avenue Cal-Sag Bridge
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Cicero Avenue (IL-50) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Alsip: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 378 ft. Main Span: 270 ft. Roadway: 43.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1938 By: Unknown
This beautiful bridge is distinguished by its aesthetic bracing arches and its visually lightweight appearance.
Claiborne Avenue Bridge
Judge Seeber Bridge
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Claiborne Avenue (LA-39) Over Inner Harbor Navigation Canal (Industrial Canal) in New Orleans: Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,535 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Roadway: 54 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1957 By: Boh Brothers Construction Company of New Orleans, Louisiana and Louisiana Department of Highways (Sidney Poleynard)
This vertical lift bridge which also includes a long approach system stands out in Louisiana for its large size.
Clinton Bridge
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Pleasant Street Over Sebasticook River in Clinton: Kennebec County, Maine, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 190 ft. Main Span: 184 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1936 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
It would not cost much to make this attractive historic bridge like new if it recieves attention sooner rather than later.
Conrail Little Calumet River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Conrail) Over Little Calumet River in Calumet City: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 10 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1958 By: Unknown
One of a number of railroad truss bridges on the Little Calumet River.
Court Street Dam Bridge
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Dam Access Over Genesee River in Rochester: Monroe County, New York, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 370 ft. Main Span: 112 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1926 By: Unknown
These truss spans are an integral part of a dam at this location.
Covington and Newport Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Licking River in Covington and Newport: Campbell County, Kentucky and Kenton County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
A large three span railroad truss bridge provides interest to an otherwise unsightly junkyard area.
Cowlitz Way Bridge
Peter Crawford Bridge
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WA-4 (Cowlitz Way) Over Cowlitz River in Kelso: Cowlitz County, Washington, United States
Metal Continuous 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 1,710 ft. Main Span: 256 ft. Roadway: 56 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1951 By: Peter Kiewit and Sons of Omaha, Nebraska and Washington Department of Highways
This is a wide and relatively late example of a continuous riveted through truss bridge.
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CR-12 Bridge
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CR-12 Over Butternut Creek in Rural: Otsego County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 87 ft. Main Span: 83 ft. Roadway: 19.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1934 By: Smith and Caffrey Company of Syracuse, New York
This was an uncommon example of a polygonal pony truss bridge with only four slopes.
CR-169 Bridge
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CR-169 Over East Branch Severn River in Washago: Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 113 ft. Main Span: 111 ft. Roadway: 44.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1956 By: Unknown
This once-attractive pony truss bridge has had all sorts of ugly barriers added to it.
CR-213 Bridge
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CR-213 Over Mixon Creek in Rural: Lavaca County, Texas, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 82 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1936 By: Unknown
This is a relatively simple example of a riveted polygonal Warren pony truss composed of rolled members.
CR-C Bridge
CR-211 Bridge
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CR-C Over Brush Creek in Rural: Williams County, Ohio, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This truss bridge was widened severely altering the structure.
CR-G Bridge
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CR-G Over Yellow River in Rural: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 142 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1939 By: Unknown
This is an increasingly rare example of a standard through truss in Wisconsin.
CR-K Bridge
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CR-K Over Yellow River in Rural: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 155 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1942 By: Unknown
This is an increasingly rare example of a standard through truss in Wisconsin. The bridge features rolled wide flange beams for many members.
CR-T Bridge
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CR-T Over Bean Creek in Rural: Fulton County, Ohio, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 101 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
Because of this bridge, a Michigander needs only travel a mile south of the border to find a bridge that is unlike anything in Michigan.
Crocker Road Bridge
Cloverdale Bridge
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Crocker Road Over Russian River in Cloverdale: Sonoma County, California, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Pin and Hanger Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 528 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 23.3 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1938 By: Unknown
With a new substructure and interesting seismic retrofits, this three span pony truss is composed of rolled beams making it look newer than it is.
Crybaby Creek Bridge
High Shoals Road Bridge
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High Shoals Road Over Rocky River in Rural: Anderson County, South Carolina, United States
Metal Continuous 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
This bypassed bridge is an extremely rare example of a smaller scale continuous through truss.
Cuyahoga River Bridge #1
The Iron Curtain
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern and Amtrak) Over Cuyahoga River in Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive)
Length: 265 ft. Main Span: 265 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1956 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Howard, Needles, Tammen and Bergendorff of Kansas City, Missouri
This bridge is the last bridge on the Cuyahoga before it enters Lake Erie.
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Dalton Bridge
CR-16 Bridge
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CR-16 Over Genesee River in Rural: Allegany County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 349 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1934 By: Unknown
A standard plan through truss that features plaques and plate girder approach spans.
Decatur Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX and Norfolk Southern) Over Tennessee River in Decatur: Limestone County, Alabama and Morgan County, Alabama, United States
Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,200 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bridge has been altered by the replacement of many spans with modern structures, but some of the fixed truss spans remain historic.
Detroit Bridge
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ME-69 and ME-220 (Troy Road, Main Street) Over East Branch Sebasticook River in Detroit: Somerset County, Maine, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 94 ft. Main Span: 88 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1937 By: Berlin Construction Company of Berlin Connecticut
This is a good representative example of 1930s pony truss construction in Maine.
Division Street Bridge
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Division Street Over Calumet Sag Channel in Blue Island: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 8 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 371 ft. Main Span: 290 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1964 By: Unknown and Alfred Benesch and Associates of Chicago, Illinois
One of two completely unaltered, deteriorated, and closed truss bridges in Blue Island.
Dixon Road Bridge
TR-242 Bridge
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Dixon Road (TR-242) Over 4 Mile Creek in Rural: Preble County, Ohio, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 61 ft. Main Span: 53 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1958 By: Champion Bridge Company of Wilmington, Ohio
One of the shortest of an unusual late truss design built in Preble County.
Driftpile River Bridge
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Old AB-2 Over Driftpile River in Rural: Big Lakes County, Alberta, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1954 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Calgary, Alberta)
Still open to local traffic, this through truss bridge sits next to the newer bridge that serves current highway traffic.
East Pittsburgh Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Pennsylvania Union Railroad) Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in East Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 210 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1945 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This through truss can be viewed from the Westinghouse Bridge which looms over this bridge making it look smaller than it is.
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Eaton Road (PA-982) Over Loyalhanna Creek in Near Latrobe: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 259 ft. Main Span: 126 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: Unknown
This bridge is very unusual because the bottom chord connections to the lower gusset plates are pinned.
Emerald Street Footbridge
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Emerald Street Over Railroad (Canadian National) in Hamilton: Hamilton City, Ontario, Canada
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
This is an extremely rare and unusual continuous truss foot bridge.
Empress Bridge
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AB-41 Over South Saskatchewan River in Empress: Special Area 2, Alberta and Cypress County, Alberta, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,010 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1961 By: Unknown
This bridge is noted for its unusual tapered endposts.
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Erwins Bridge
Indian Hill Road Bridge
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Indian Hill Road (CR-115) Over Canisteo River in Erwins: Steuben County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 217 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1933 By: Unknown
This standard plan truss bridge adds heritage and beauty to the road it serves.
Ferry Street Bridge
Coburg Road Bridge
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Coburg Road Over Willamette River in Eugene: Lane County, Oregon, United States
Metal Continuous 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 796 ft. Main Span: 221 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This skewed bridge is a later but still uncommon and rather wide example of a continuous through truss bridge.
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Fish Island Park Bridge
Canal Street Bridge
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Canal Street Over Black River Channel in Dexter: Jefferson County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 129 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1937 By: Unknown
It is unclear why a 24 foot wide heavy duty 1930s riveted pony truss could not have been rehabilitated to continue to provide a historic iconic gateway to Fish Island Park.
Fleming Park Bridge
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Neville Road Over Ohio River Back Channel in Neville Township: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 807 ft. Main Span: 361 ft. Roadway: 50.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1955 By: Pittsburgh - Des Moines Steel Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A large and traditional example of mid 20th Century truss bridge construction.
Flemingville Bridge
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West Creek Road Over East Branch Owego Creek in Flemingville (Rural): Tioga County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 174 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Roadway: 21.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1936 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
A classic 1930s New York through truss.
Foos Road Bridge
TR-437 Bridge
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Foos Road (TR-437) Over Prices Creek in Rural: Preble County, Ohio, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Brookville Bridge Company of Brookville, Ohio
An attractive warren pony truss, one of a decreasing number of this type in the area.
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Foot Road Bridge
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Foot Road Over Tonawanda Creek in Rural: Erie County, New York and Niagara County, New York, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 124 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1940 By: Unknown
This classic pony truss with historic value was demolished and replaced with a modern truss without the charm and history of this bridge.
Ford Street Bridge
Bridge E-156, Clarissa Street Bridge
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Ford Street Over Genesee River in Rochester: Monroe County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 459 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1917 By: Seneca Engineering Company of Montour Falls, New York
This multi-span pony truss with impressive decorative columns was widened, turning the trusses into non-structural elements, but the bridge remains an attractive landmark.
Francisco Avenue Bridge
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Francisco Avenue Over Calumet Sag Channel in Blue Island: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 8 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 364 ft. Main Span: 252 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1969 By: Unknown and Alfred Benesch and Associates of Chicago, Illinois
A typical example of a 1960s Sag Channel truss bridge which represents the end of the rivet era in bridge construction.
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Frank J. Wood Bridge
Green Bridge
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US-201 (Main Street) Over Androscoggin River in Brunswick and Topsham: Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 815 ft. Main Span: 310 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1932 By: Boston Bridge Works of Boston, Massachusetts
With a relatively long central span and an unusual design that is skewed at one pier only, this bridge is also extremely busy.
Franklin Street Bridge
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Franklin Street (PA-3055) Over Stonycreek River in Johnstown: Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 236 ft. Main Span: 230 ft. Roadway: 38.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1937 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
This 1930s bridge is part of the downtown Johnstown historic district.
Front Street Bridge
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Front Street Over Big Choconut Creek in Vestal: Broome County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 126 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: Unknown
This pony truss was recently restored.
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General Sullivan Bridge
Little Bay Bridge
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Non-Motorized Path (Old US-4 Alignment) Over Little Bay in Portsmouth and Dover: Rockingham County, New Hampshire and Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
Metal Continuous (Arched) Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,585 ft. Main Span: 275 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1934 By: Lackawanna Steel Construction Corporation of Buffalo, New York and Crandrall Engineering Company of Cambridge, Massachusetts and Fay, Spofford, and Thorndike of Boston, Massachusetts
This bridge is one of the only surviving early examples of its kind.
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Geneseo Bridge
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NY-63 Over Genesee River in Geneseo: Livingston County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 284 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
A classic example of New York's standard truss plan.
Green Hill Road Bridge
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Green Hill Road Over Ashtabula River in Rural: Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 104 ft. Main Span: 98 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This nice looking truss bridge deserves to be preserved.
Green Road Bridge
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Green Road (TR-222) Over Alum Creek in Rural: Morrow County, Ohio, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 91 ft. Main Span: 87 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1906 By: Capitol Construction Company of Columbus, Ohio
This attractive bridge is an early rivet-connected truss, and an early polygonal Warren pony truss.
Green Valley Road Bridge
Brown County Bridge 33
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Green Valley Road Over North Fork Salt Creek in Rural: Brown County, Indiana, United States
Metal 5 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 92 ft. Main Span: 88 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1915 By: Unknown
An uncommon example of a bolt-connected truss bridge from the era of rivets.
Grimes Mill Road Bridge
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Grimes Mill Road Over Boone Creek in Rural: Fayette County, Kentucky and Clark County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Box Beam, Fixed
Length: 124 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1937 By: Unknown
This riveted truss bridge has trusses with an unusual shape to them.
Grosse Ile Toll Bridge
Bridge Road Bridge
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Bridge Road Over Trenton Channel (Detroit River) in Grosse Ile: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,030 ft. Main Span: 304 ft. Roadway: 21.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1913 By: Whitehead and Kales Company of River Rouge, Michigan and Detroit Bridge and Steel Works of River Rouge, Michigan
This is one of the longest truss bridges in Michigan, and is a rare swing bridge.
Hackleman Bridge
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MO-39 Over Cedar Creek in Rural: Cedar County, Missouri, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 221 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1949 By: Ben D. Prater of Harrisonville, Missouri and Missouri State Highway Commission
This is a late but traditional state highway riveted pony truss.
Hammond Hill Road Bridge
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Hammond Hill Road Over Cattaraugus Creek in Rural: Erie County, New York and Cattaraugus County, New York, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 246 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 21.7 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1939 By: Unknown
This is a notable multi-span riveted polygonal Warren pony truss bridge.
Happy Hollow Bridge
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CR-47 Over Shoals Creek in Rural: Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 394 ft. Main Span: 220 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Unknown
This is a traditional 1920s through truss bridge that has been damaged by over height vehicles.
Harlem Avenue Calumet Sag Channel Bridge
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Harlem Avenue (IL-43) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Worth: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 8 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 427 ft. Main Span: 298 ft. Roadway: 51.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1964 By: Unknown and Alfred Benesch and Associates of Chicago, Illinois
One of several similar 1960s truss bridges on the Cal Sag Channel.
Harry S. Truman Bridge
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Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Missouri River in Rural: Jackson County, Missouri and Clay County, Missouri, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,577 ft. Main Span: 417 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1945 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Howard, Needles, Tammen and Bergendorff of Kansas City, Missouri
This is a later example of a riveted vertical lift bridge, and a rare steel bridge completed during World War II.
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Rama Road (CR-44) Over East Branch Severn River in Washago: Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 111 ft. Main Span: 109 ft. Roadway: 26.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1957 By: Unknown
HistoricBridges.org visited this attractive pony truss bridge only to find it had been reduced to scrap metal.
Haskell Road Bridge
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Haskell Road (Farmington South Road) Over Stranger Creek in Rural: Atchison County, Kansas, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 93 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 20.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1925 By: Unknown
This is a traditional example of a riveted polygonal Warren pony truss in a rural location.
Hastings Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Mississippi River in Hastings: Dakota County, Minnesota and Washington County, Minnesota, United States
Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,755 ft. Main Span: 324 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bridge had a swing main span that was demolished and replaced in 1981, but the approach truss span remains original and noteworthy.
Henderson Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Ohio River and Water Street in Henderson: Henderson County, Kentucky and Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States
Metal 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 12,123 ft. Main Span: 675 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1932 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This railroad bridge is noted for its long
Herrs Island Allegheny River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Allegheny Valley Railroad) Over Allegheny River and Various Streets in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,310 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1921 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This heavy-duty bridge carries railroad traffic clear across the river and its back channel as well as several streets.
Hickory Street Bridge
Carlton Lee Haselrig Bridge
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Hickory Street Over Stonycreek River in Johnstown: Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 236 ft. Main Span: 230 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1937 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
This 1930s bridge does not follow the Pennsylvania Highway Department Parker plan often found in the state during this period.
Highway 529 Bridge
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Highway 529 Over Naiscoot River in Rural: Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 130 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1937 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Toronto, Ontario)
This is an excellent example of a standard riveted pony truss bridge in Ontario.
Hinman Bridge
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US-82 (11th Street) Over Yazoo River in Greenwood: Leflore County, Mississippi, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 794 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1954 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This mid 20th century through truss bridge supports four lanes of traffic plus sidewalks with ornamental railing.
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Railroad (Conrail) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Homewood: Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Span: 135 ft.
Built By: Unknown
This riveted pony truss with a heavy skew is an unexpected suprise on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Huntsville Swing Bridge
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Main Street (DR-2, DR-3) Over Muskoka River in Huntsville: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 240 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1938 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario
This heritage swing bridge forms a centerpiece for Huntsville, and is one of the few preserved heritage truss bridges in Ontario.
Illinois Central Little Calumet River Railroad Bridges
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Railroad (Illinois Central) Over Little Calumet River in Riverdale: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 10 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion)
Length: 590 ft. Main Span: 310 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1925 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois
Hidden inside the approach spans of this group of parallel truss bridges are bascule spans from an older era of this waterway.
Immanuel Road Bridge
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Immanuel Road (Heritage Loop Trail) Over Gilleland Creek in Pflugerville: Travis County, Texas, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 70 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1935 By: Unknown
This pony truss bridge was bypassed and preserved in place for pedestrian use.
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Indian Trail Bridge
Radike Mills Bridge
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Indian Trail Road Over Belle River in Rural: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 94 ft. Main Span: 88 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1937 By: Couse and Saunders of Detroit, Michigan
An extremely rare and beautiful example of its type in Michigan, with a rich, documented history.
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James E. Widener Memorial Bridge
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NY-386 Over Black Creek in Rural: Monroe County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Genesee Bridge Company of Rochester, New York and New York State Department of Public Works
This standard plan truss bridge is noted for being documented as built by a local contractor.
Jeanerette Bridge
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LA-671 (Lewis Street) Over Bayou Teche in Jeanerette: Iberia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 294 ft. Main Span: 204 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1944 By: Unknown and Louisiana Highway Commission
This is a standard plan pony truss swing bridge on a bayou with many surviving historic bridges.
Jenkinsburg Road Bridge
Indian Creek Road Bridge
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Jenkinsburg Road (Indian Creek Road) Over Towaliga River in Rural: Spalding County, Georgia and Butts County, Georgia, United States
Metal 6 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 102 ft. Main Span: 102 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1937 By: Unknown
This attractive bridge is an unusual example of a truss bridge with bolted field connections during the riveted era.
Jenner Bridge
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AB-884 Over Red Deer River in Rural: Special Area 2, Alberta and Special Area 3, Alberta, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 660 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)
This three span bridge features a center span that is slightly larger than the end spans.
Jimmie Davis Bridge
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Jimmie Davis Highway (LA-511) Over Red River, Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway, and Arthur Ray Teague Parkway in Bossier City and Shreveport: Bossier Parish, Louisiana and Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,823 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Roadway: 30.2 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1968 By: O. L. Sims Company of Louisiana
This bridge is a late example of a metal truss bridge, but is noted for its large 300 foot spans.
John Brown Road Bridge
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John Brown Road (TR-83, Liberty-Union Road) Over Hoaglin Creek in Rural: Van Wert County, Ohio, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 61 ft. Main Span: 57 ft. Roadway: 19.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1942 By: Unknown
This 1940s pony truss bridge consists of a simple design of rolled beams and riveted connections.
Joliet North Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Elgin, Joliet and Eastern) Over Des Plaines River in Joliet: Will County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive)
Length: 700 ft. Main Span: 275 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1934 By: Unknown
A large vertical lift railroad bridge slightly north of Joliet, and hard to reach without a boat.
Junction Bridge
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Railroad (Rail-Trail, Former Union Pacific Railroad) Over Arkansas River in Little Rock: Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States
Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,500 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1970 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This former railroad bridge was converted to a pedestrian bridge and features colored lighting at night.
Junction Bridge
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Loop 481 (Main Street) Over South Llano River in Junction: Kimble County, Texas, United States
Metal Continuous 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,342 ft. Main Span: 189 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1937 By: Central Bitulithic Construction Company of Dallas, Texas and Texas Highway Department
This bridge is composed of many spans, divided into several continuous units, with the main spans featuring a slightly curved top chord.
Justell Bridge
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KY-2557 Over Levisa Fork in Justell: Floyd County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 727 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 9.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1920 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This narrow former railroad bridge was converted for highway use and now serves a very lightly traveled state-owned road.
Kedzie Avenue Cal Sag Channel Bridge
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Kedzie Avenue Over Calumet Sag Channel in Robbins: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 8 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 348 ft. Main Span: 254 ft. Roadway: 53.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1964 By: Unknown and Alfred Benesch and Associates of Chicago, Illinois
With a wide deck, this is one of a number of late examples of metal truss construction on the Sag Channel.
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Kennedy Mill Bridge
Frew Mill Road Bridge
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Frew Mill Road (PA-1012) Over Slippery Rock Creek in Rural: Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 78 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Unknown and Thomas Gilkey
The fact that this bridge is a beautiful bridge in a very scenic area did not stop PennDOT from demolishing it!
KH-21 Bridge
Ausable River Cut Bridge
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KH-21 (Lakeshore Road) Over Ausable River Cut in Lambton Shores: Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 250 ft. Main Span: 122 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1963 By: Unknown
An example of late metal truss bridge construction, this bridge was restored.
KH-65 Blanche River Bridge
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KH-65 Over Blanche River in Judge (Casey Township): Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 339 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1960 By: Unknown
This is the largest of two pony truss bridges along this section of highway, and the only three span pony truss surviving on the King's Highways.
KH-65 Wright Creek Bridge
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KH-65 Over Wright Creek in Judge (Casey Township): Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 100 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1960 By: Unknown
This is one of two pony truss bridges along this section of highway.
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KH-89 South Saugeen River Bridge
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KH-89 Over South Saugeen River in Minto and West Grey: Grey County, Ontario and Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Span: 118 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1953 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario
This is a very long pony truss span, making its trusses tall, but the bridge has been severely altered.
Khyex River Railway Bridge
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Railroad Over Khyex River in Rural: Kitimat-Stikine District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This traditional railway truss bridge displays real heritage next to a modern highway bridge.
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Knox Road Bridge
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Knox Road (TR-402) Over Cowanesque River in Rural: , United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 175 ft. Main Span: 85 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1917 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
This bridge was built by a notable bridge builder and also had an attractive abutment railing design.
Knoxville CSX Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Tennessee River in Knoxville: Knox County, Tennessee, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through T-Beam, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,051 ft. Main Span: 280 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1966 By: Unknown
One of two large railroad bridges near downtown Knoxville, this is a very late example of a riveted truss bridge.
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Kosciuszko Bridge
Meeker Avenue Bridge
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I-278 (Brooklyn - Queens Expressway) Over Newtown Creek and Various Streets in New York: Brooklyn, New York and Queens, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 5,536 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 78.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1939 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and J. Frank Johnson
Perhaps the beauty and heritage of this iconic truss bridge was underappreciated because many people never checked it out from below.
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LA-1 Caddo Lake Bridge
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LA-1 Over Caddo Lake in Rural (Near Mooringsport): Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 967 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 9
Built 1940 By: Unknown and Louisiana Highway Commission
This rare multi-span pony truss with different span sizes is to be demolished and replaced with an ugly modern bridge!
Labatt Bridge
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El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Over Seguin Branch in Floresville: Wilson County, Texas, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 285 ft. Main Span: 95 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1914 By: Unknown
Relocated and preserved on a trail system, this is a notable three span pony truss bridge.
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Lake Champlain Bridge
Crown Point Bridge
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Bridge Road (VT-125, VT-17, and NY-903) Over Lake Champlain in Crown Point and Chimney Point: Essex County, New York and Addison County, Vermont, United States
Metal Continuous (Arched) 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,184 ft. Main Span: 434 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Fay, Spofford, and Thorndike of Boston, Massachusetts
A nationally significant and early example of a rare arch-shaped cantilever truss, this bridge was located in an area rich with history.
Lake Street Bridge
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CR-13 (Lake Street) Over Unadilla River in New Berlin: Chenango County, New York and Otsego County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 165 ft. Main Span: 164 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1933 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
This is a good example of a state standard through truss, a type that is rapidly disappearing in New York State.
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1000 Islands Parkway (Old KH-2) Over Landons Bay in Rural: Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Span: 98 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1940 By: Unknown
Originally a divided highway, this crossing was buiilt as two truss bridges side by side, but today only one carries traffic.
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Ledbetter Bridge
George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge
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US-60 Over Tennessee River in Rural: McCracken County, Kentucky and Livingston County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 3,036 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: Unknown and Modjeski and Masters
This bridge was noted for its large and visually captivating through truss spans.
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Lisbon Falls Bridge
Durham Bridge
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Canal Street (ME-9 and ME-125) Over Androscoggin River in Lisbon Falls: Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 362 ft. Main Span: 168 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1936 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Max L. Wilder, Maine State Highway Commission
This extremely unusual assymetrical continuous truss with a flared stringer approach span is surrounded by a beautiful setting.
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Lloyd Street Bridge
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Lloyd Street Over Railroad (Amtrak, Northeast Corridor) in Chester: Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Girder, Fixed
Length: 126 ft. Main Span: 77 ft. Roadway: 31.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1899 By: Unknown
This bridge was noted as a somewhat early surviving rivet-connected truss bridge in Pennsylvania.
Lofton Henderson Memorial Bridge
21st Street Bridge
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Henderson Drive (OH-611) Over Black River in Lorain: Lorain County, Ohio, United States
Metal Cantilever (Arched) 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,704 ft. Main Span: 390 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1939 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Wilbur J. Watson and Associates of Cleveland, Ohio
This bridge breaks away from traditional period designs and defines its own unique visual and structural design, unlike any other bridge.
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WI-130 and WI-133 Over Wisconsin River (South Channel) in Near Lone Rock: Iowa County, Wisconsin and Richland County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 638 ft. Main Span: 212 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1942 By: Unknown and Wisconsin State Highway Commission
This unique section of road with three distinctly different truss bridges carrying this road over sections of the Wisconsin River is going to be totally reduced to slabs of concrete.
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Long Judson Road Bridge
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Long Judson Road (TR-79A) Over Beaver Creek in Rural: Wood County, Ohio, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 105 ft. Main Span: 102 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1916 By: Elkhart Bridge and Iron Company of Elkhart, Indiana and R. M. Strohl
This is a very tall and impressive pony truss span.
Loudon Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Tennessee River (Watts Bar Lake) in Loudon: Loudon County, Tennessee, United States
Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,725 ft. Main Span: 375 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bridge appears to be a very late example of a metal truss bridge and is noted for its simple span length.
Louis S. Poindexter Memorial Bridge
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CR-511 Over Yazoo River in Rural: Leflore County, Mississippi, United States
Metal Continuous Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 668 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1967 By: O. J. Stanton and Company of Greenwood, Mississippi and Maxwell T. Huff
Although a late example of a metal truss bridge, this bridge remains noteworthy for its uncommon continuous truss arrangement.
Lyell Avenue Bridge
Bridge E-166
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Lyell Avenue (NY-31) Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Rochester: Monroe County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 118 ft. Main Span: 113 ft. Roadway: 39.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1937 By: Genesee Bridge Company of Rochester, New York and New York State Department of Public Works
This is a good, unaltered example of a state designed riveted pony truss.
Madison Bridge
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US-70 Over St. Francis River in Rural: St. Francis County, Arkansas, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 921 ft. Main Span: 233 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1933 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Arkansas State Highway Commission
This is a rare surviving example of a highway swing bridge in Arkansas, and also has fixed through truss approach spans.
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Madison Bridge
Keim Street Bridge
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Keim Street Over Schuylkill River in Pottstown: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 749 ft. Main Span: 92 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 8
Built 1935 By: Unknown
This rare multi-span pony truss bridge is the longest of its type in all of Pennsylvania.
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Main Street Bridge
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Main Street (NY-26 and NY-79) Over Tioughnioga River in Whitney Point: Broome County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 246 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1928 By: Unknown
An uncommon example of a multi-span pony truss in western New York.
Main Street Bridge
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Main Street Over Big Choconut Creek in Vestal: Broome County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 122 ft. Main Span: 121 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This bridge has the least number of sides possible to still be considered a Polygonal Warren truss configuration.
Main Street Bridge
John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge
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Main Street (US-1) Over St. Johns River in Jacksonville: Duval County, Florida, United States
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Span Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,680 ft. Main Span: 365 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio
Designed with aesthetic appearance in mind, this is the largest vertical lift bridge in Florida.
Marathon Bridge
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Main Street Over Tioughnioga River in Marathon: Cortland County, New York, United States
Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 179 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Roadway: 7.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1932 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
An attractive truss bridge forms the centerpiece of a small town.
Marine Parkway Bridge
Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
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Marine Parkway Over Rockaway Inlet in New York: Queens, New York, United States
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,985 ft. Main Span: 540 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1936 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and David Steinman of New York, New York
Designed by a famed engineer, this is one of the most aesthetically pleasing vertical lift bridges ever constructed.
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Marshall Street Bridge
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Marshall Street Over Mahoning River and Railroad in Youngstown: Mahoning County, Ohio, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 326 ft. Main Span: 224 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
This was an unusual through truss bridge with a decent span length.
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Martha Gallatin Bridge
Veterans Memorial Bridge
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TN-109 Over Cumberland River in Gallatin: Wilson County, Tennessee and Sumner County, Tennessee, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 1,373 ft. Main Span: 317 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1954 By: Unknown
This was one of only a few bridges in the state of this highly unusual continuous truss design.
Meeker Drive Bridge
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Meeker Drive Over Kalama River in Rural: Cowlitz County, Washington, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 441 ft. Main Span: 242 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1952 By: Unknown and Washington Department of Highways
This bridge is a representative example of a mid 20th century truss bridge in Washington State.
Miller's Bluff Bridge
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LA-2 Over Red River in Hosston: Bossier Parish, Louisiana and Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 3,100 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Roadway: 26.2 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1955 By: Allied Structural Steel Companies of Chicago, Illinois and Kansas City Bridge Company of Kansas City, Missouri and Louisiana Highway Commission
This large bridge is also noted for its camber that gives it a large overall arch over the river.
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MO-79 Noix Creek Bridge
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MO-79 (3rd Street) Over Noix Creek in Louisiana: Pike County, Missouri, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 217 ft. Main Span: 101 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1935 By: Otto W. Knutson of Kansas City, Missouri and Missouri State Highway Commission
This bridge was noted for its very unusual design details, which resulted from a combination of a 47 degree skew and a superelevation for a curve.
Mohler Bridge
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OR-53 (Necanicum Highway) Over South Fork Nehalem River in Mohler: Tillamook County, Oregon, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 314 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1926 By: Portland Bridge Company of Portland, Oregon and Conde Balcom McCullough (Oregon State Highway Commission)
This bridge is a good representative example of a standard riveted pony truss in Oregon.
Montezuma Bridge
Bridge E-90
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NY-31 Over Seneca River (Erie Canal, New York State Barge Canal) in Montezuma: Seneca County, New York and Cayuga County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 502 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1949 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
This is an increasingly uncommon example of a standard state design through truss bridge in the state.
Montgomery Bridge
Earl M. Vickers Bridge
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WV-6 Over Kanawha River, US-60, and WV-61 in Smithers and Montgomery: Fayette County, West Virginia and Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,665 ft. Main Span: 486 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1956 By: Unknown
This massive bridge is noted for the length of its simple steel truss span.
Morgan City Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (BNSF) Over Atchafalaya River (Berwick Bay) in Berwick and Morgan City: St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive)
Length: 1,837 ft. Main Span: 270 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1908 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
This swing bridge was later altered in the 1960s by the addition of a vertical lift span.
Mosquito Point Bridge
NY-38 Bridge, Bridge E-85
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NY-38 (Conquest Road) Over Seneca River (Erie Canal, New York State Barge Canal) in Rural: Cayuga County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 366 ft. Main Span: 220 ft. Roadway: 28.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1964 By: Unknown
This is one of the youngest truss bridges over the Erie Canal.
Mountain Road Bridge
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Mountain Road Over Railroad (New Jersey Transit, Raritan Valley Line) in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 108 ft. Main Span: 104 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
This truss is unusual in that both top and bottom chords have the same polygonal configuration.
Mt. Bonnell Road Bridge
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Mt. Bonnell Road Over Water Plant Road and Hucks Slough in Austin: Travis County, Texas, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 102 ft. Main Span: 101 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1922 By: Austin Bridge Company of Dallas, Texas
This pony truss bridge was bypassed and preserved in place for pedestrian use.
Munhall Railroad Bridge
Pinkerton's Landing Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Monongahela River in Munhall and Swissvale: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,250 ft. Main Span: 270 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1963 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
Sitting on stone piers of an older bridge, this mid-20th century truss bridge is at the location of the Battle of Homestead.
Navarro Street Bridge Middle
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Navarro Street Over San Antonio River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Metal 18 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 99 ft. Main Span: 97 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1922 By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia and Terrell Bartlett Engineers of San Antonio, Texas
This unusual pony truss is noted for its polygonal design, but with a long horizontal section, and use of concrete railings.
New Youngs Point Bridge
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Highway 28 Over Otonabee River (Trent-Severn Waterway) in Youngs Point: Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 316 ft. Main Span: 108 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1954 By: Unknown
This is an uncommon example of a multi-span pony truss.
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NY-19 Oatka Creek Bridge
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NY-19 Over Oatka Creek in Rural: Wyoming County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 106 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1937 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
This is a traditional state design pony truss bridge.
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NY-21 Bridge
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NY-21 Over Canacadea Creek in Near Hornell: Steuben County, New York, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 115 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Roadway: 29.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
An unusually shaped truss bridge should have been preserved next to its replacement.
NY-32 Moodna Creek Bridge
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NY-32 Over Moodna Creek in Cornwall: Orange County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 180 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Roadway: 37.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1937 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
This traditional state highway through truss has a wide roadway and a bright red coat of paint.
NY-366 Bridge
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NY-366 Over Fall Creek in Rural: Tompkins County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 124 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1932 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
A traditional standard plan pony truss in good condition.
NY-79 Bridge
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NY-79 Over Chenango River in Rural: Broome County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 398 ft. Main Span: 195 ft. Roadway: 22.3 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1936 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
A multi-span example of New York's standard plan truss bridge.
Old Bloomington Bridge
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WV-46 (Abandoned Alignment) Over North Branch Potomac River in Bloomington: Garrett County, Maryland and Mineral County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 135 ft. Main Span: 135 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a long-abandoned state design highway truss bridge.
Old Derry Road Bridge
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Old Derry Road Over Credit River in Mississauga: Peel Region, Ontario, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 136 ft. Main Span: 131 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: Unknown
This pony truss is noted for its extremely long span length.
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Old Lakeshore Road Bridge
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Old Lakeshore Road Over Cull Drain (Perch Creek) in Sarnia: Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: Jenks-Dresser Company of Sarnia, Ontario
A beautiful pony truss is complimented by Lake Huron in the background, forming a unique, breathtaking scene.
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Old US-15 Cowanesque River Bridge
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Old US-15 (CR-115) Over Cowanesque River in Rural: Steuben County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 175 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
This through truss is just over 800 feet from the Pennsylvania border.
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Omega Road Bridge
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Omega Road (TR-145) Over Vermilion River in Rural: Huron County, Ohio, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 84 ft. Main Span: 81 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: Unknown
An attractive example of a traditional 1920s era truss bridge.
Otway Bridge Approach Span
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Old OH-348 Over Scioto Brush Creek in Otway: Scioto County, Ohio, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1923 By: Unknown
This is an attractive truss bridge span that is an approach span for a covered bridge.
PA-837 Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over PA-837 and Railroad (Pennsylvania Union Railroad) in Clairton: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 600 ft. Main Span: 420 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This large overpass truss is noted for its combination of pinned and riveted connections.
Paint Creek 4 Mile Road Bridge
CR-45 Bridge
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CR-45 (Paint Creek 4 Mile Road) Over Paint Creek in Rural: Preble County, Ohio, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 73 ft. Main Span: 64 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1960 By: Champion Bridge Company of Wilmington, Ohio
One of a handful of remaining Champion Bridge Company of Wilmington, Ohio bridges in Preble County built in the late 50s and early 60s.
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Palatine Bridge
Bridge E-24
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NY-10 (Church Street, Bridge Street) Over Mohawk River and Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) and Railroad (Conrail) in Canajoharie and Palatine Bridge: Montgomery County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 608 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1940 By: McLain Construction Corporation of Buffalo, New York and Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem Pennsylvania and New York State Department of Public Works
This historic state design truss bridge next to a historic district was demolished and replaced with a mundane slab of concrete.
Palmyra-Marion Road Bridge
Bridge E-116
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Palmyra-Marion Road (NY-21) Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Palmyra: Wayne County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 330 ft. Main Span: 230 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1961 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
This is a late example of a through truss in the state, and stands out from the older truss bridges over the Erie Canal.
Patrick Street Bridge
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US-60 (Patrick Street) Over Kanawha River and Various Roads in Charleston: Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,769 ft. Main Span: 436 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This large bridge is noted for its impressive main span and long series of approach spans of various span types.

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