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Historic Bridges: St. Marys River

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: 11

Bostick Road Bridge
Bill Blass Bridge, Turner Bridge, Allen County Bridge 268
HSR

Bostick Road Over St. Marys River in Rural: Allen County, Indiana, United States

Metal 13 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 174 ft. Main Span: 169 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1894 By: Canton Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

This long and intricate bridge is a stunning historic artifact that was bypassed and restored in place for pedestrians!

East Swinney Park Bridge
Mechanic Street Bridge
HSR

Rivergreenway (Non-Motorized Path) Over St. Marys River in Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana, United States

Metal 15 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 180 ft. Roadway: 8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1898 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

One of the most unusual and significant bridges in Indiana is this truss bridge built for pedestrian use only, and by an important company at that!

Fort Wayne Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over St. Marys River in Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 190 ft. Main Span: 185 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1904 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This is a rare pin connected camelback railroad truss bridge!

Foster Park Footbridge
HSR

Pedestrian Walkway Over St. Marys River in Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana, United States

Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1920 By: Unknown

This unusual suspension foot bridge is noted for its retention of original riveted stiffening truss.

Jefferson Boulevard Bridge
Allen County Bridge 330
HSR

West Jefferson Boulevard Over St. Marys River in Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 204 ft. Main Span: 69 ft. Roadway: 52.2 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1935 By: Charles R. Wermuth and Son of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Indiana State Highway Commission

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

Main Street Bridge
Carole Lombard Memorial Bridge
HSR

Main Street Over St. Marys River in Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 304 ft. Main Span: 104 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1921 By: Herman Tapp Construction Company of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Asa Waters Grosvenor of Fort Wayne, Indiana

This is one of several bridges in the city designed by A. W. Grosvenor who was known for using Melan reinforcing as he did in this bridge.

Marion Center Road Bridge
Morton Bridge, Allen County Bridge 290
HSR

Marion Center Road Over St. Marys River in Rural: Allen County, Indiana, United States

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 177 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1880 By: Western Bridge Works of Fort Wayne, Indiana

A rare example of a restored, skewed Whipple truss built by a local bridge company.

Old Wells Street Bridge
Allen County Bridge 541
HSR

Wells Street (Old Alignment) Over St. Marys River in Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana, United States

Metal 15 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 180 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1884 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio and William H. Goshorn and Alvin John Stewart

One of the most ornate truss bridges in the nation, and also featuring complex truss design, this bridge is an artistic masterpiece without compare!

St. Marys Footbridge
HSR

Pedestrian Walkway Over St. Marys River in St. Marys: Auglaize County, Ohio, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a lightweight riveted pedestrian footbridge.

St. Marys River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (First Coast Railroad) Over St. Marys River in Rural: Nassau County, Florida and Camden County, Georgia, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 450 ft. Main Span: 145 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1926 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio and A. Bentley and Sons of Toledo, Ohio

At a casual glance this may look like it only has fixed plate girder spans, but it does include a swing span.

US-17 St. Marys River Bridge
HSR

US-17 (Atlantic Coastal Highway) Over St. Marys River in Rural: Nassau County, Florida and Camden County, Georgia, 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 Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 562 ft. Main Span: 202 ft. Roadway: 19.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia

This bridge is not only an impressive and locally rare example of a highway truss swing bridge, it was built for an important travel corridor.

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