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Historic Bridges: Railroad (Gibson Railroad Yard)

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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Indianapolis Boulevard Bridge
Nine Span Bridge / Gibson Railroad Yard Bridge
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Indianapolis Boulevard (IN-152) Over Railroad (Gibson Railroad Yard) in Hammond: Lake County, Indiana, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,117 ft. Main Span: 246 ft. Roadway: 39.7 ft. Main Spans: 9
Built 1935 By: E. J. Albrecht Company of Chicago, Illinois and Indiana State Highway Commission
Excluding Ohio River bridges, this awe-inspiring structure is the longest highway truss bridge in Indiana, yet this did not save it from demolition.

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