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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: 50

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21 Mile Road Bridge
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21 Mile Road Over Rice Creek in Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio
Most bridges in Michigan of this type are closed to traffic; this one remains open with some modifications.
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Alton Road Bridge
Crawford County Bridge 42, Mill Creek Bridge
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CR-220 East (Alton Road) Over Mill Creek in Rural: Crawford County, Indiana, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 104 ft. Main Span: 101 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Indianapolis Bridge Company of Indianapolis, Indiana
Despite some very crude welded repairs made to this bridge, it retains significance for its cast iron portal bracing details and association with a notable in-state builder.
Balls Bridge
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Little Lakes Road Over Maitland River in Rural: Huron County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 250 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1885 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario
The local community got behind one of the oldest and most significant heritage bridges in the region, saving it from demolition!
Baskins Farm Bridge North
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Private Drive Over Little Tonawanda Creek in Rural: Genesee County, New York, United States
Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
One of two very noteworthy bridges found on this private farm, this extremely unusual bridge is a very unique example of the work of the notable Penn Bridge Company.
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Bender Bridge
Ficke Bridge
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Bender Bridge Road (TR-504) Over Elk Lick Creek in Rural: Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 48 ft. Main Span: 45 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
A small, but noteworthy bridge in a potential rural historic district.
Bernard Street Bridge
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Bernard Street Over North Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 70 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Alden and Lassig Bridge and Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois
This unique foot bridge shows strong evidence that it is a relocated and altered railroad overpass bridge.
Big Creek Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Michigan Central Railway, Canada Southern Branch) Over Big Creek in Rural: Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada
Stone Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: John Esson and J. D. Hawks
This 1880s stone arch bridge is all but hidden by massive concrete box culverts that were added to widen the bridge.
Burnt Mill Road Bridge
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Burnt Mill Road Over Conodoguinet Creek in Rural: Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 109 ft. Main Span: 105 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This is an extremely early surviving example of this regionally prolific and noteworthy bridge builder, and it has some unusual details.
Buskirk Ford Bridge
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2500th Street (TR-416) Over McKee Creek in Rural: Adams County, Illinois, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 91 ft. Main Span: 72 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Morse Bridge Company of Youngstown, Ohio
This short through truss is an extremely rare surviving bridge by the Morse Bridge Company, a builder known for unique and decorative details.
Capital Crescent Trail Bridge
Arizona Avenue Bridge
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Railroad (Capital Crescent Rail-Trail) Over Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Canal Road in Washington: District of Columbia, United States
Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss,
Length: 342 ft. Main Span: 223 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
One of the most significant bridges in the District, this rare railroad Whipple truss and skewed Pratt truss has been preserved for pedestrian use.
Clarks Mills Bridge
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Mill Road (TR-740) Over Little Shenango River in Clarks Mills (Rural): Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 82 ft. Main Span: 78 ft. Roadway: 12.1 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
A very old Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania Bridge with remarkable historic integrity!
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Dotter Road Bridge
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Dotter Road (TR-522) Over Mill Creek in Rural: Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 62 ft. Main Span: 56 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Smith Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio
An important example of work done by the Smith Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio in Pennsylvania.
Fort Griffin Bridge
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CR-188 Over Clear Fork Brazos River in Rural: Shackelford County, Texas, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 311 ft. Main Span: 109 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This beautiful bridge is a very early and unaltered Pratt truss in Texas, and a fine example of the King Bridge Company's work.
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Culvert
Porter Hollow Embankment and Culvert
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Railroad (White Pine Rail-Trail) Over Stegman Creek (Porter Hollow) in Rural: Kent County, Michigan, United States
Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 19 ft. Roadway: 75 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: James House of Edgarton, Michigan
This bridge is one of the best preserved stone arch bridges in Michigan and is part of an unusual construction history.
Hadley Bow Bridge
Stewart's Bridge
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Old Corinth Road Over Sacandaga River in Rural: Saratoga County, New York, United States
Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Lenticular Combination (Half-Deck/Pony) Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Lenticular Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 180 ft. Main Span: 136 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Berlin Iron Bridge Company of East Berlin, Connecticut
This is the only known surviving example of a half-through lenticular truss, and it also has a pony truss lenticular approach span.
Hamden Road Bridge
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Hamden Road (River Road) Over South Branch Raritan River in Sunnyside: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 162 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1885 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Dean and Westbrook of New York, New York, Agents
The only multi-span Phoenix column pony truss in the entire state.
Hanover Bridge
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Millpond Trail Over Crow River in Hanover: Hennepin County, Minnesota and Wright County, Minnesota, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 231 ft. Main Span: 190 ft. Roadway: 15.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Morse Bridge Company of Youngstown, Ohio
This long span Pratt truss is a highly significant, rare example of a Morse Bridge Company built bridge.
Horton Bridge
Old Cooks Falls Bridge
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Chiloway Road Over Beaver Kill in Rural: Delaware County, New York, United States
Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 190 ft. Main Span: 152 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This outstanding and rare King Whipple through truss bridge has been bypassed and abandoned.
Huron Street Bridge
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Huron Street Over Avon River in Stratford: Perth County, Ontario, Canada
Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 113 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1885 By: John Corrie
Not only is this a rare example of a stone arch bridge, it is an unusually ornate example of its kind in Ontario.
Hyman Bridge
Cass County Bridge 150
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CR-100 East Over Deer Creek in Rural: Cass County, Indiana, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is a old and outstanding surviving example of a Whipple truss built by the prolific Wrough Iron Bridge Company.
Interlaken Mill Bridge
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Mill Access Road Over Pawtuxet River in Coventry: Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Lenticular Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 92 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 18.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Berlin Iron Bridge Company of East Berlin, Connecticut
This long-abandoned bridge is one of only two lenticular truss bridges in the state.
Iroquois 1250 Bridge
TR-247 Bridge
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Iroquois 1250 Over Spring Creek Tributary in Rural: Iroquois County, Illinois, United States
Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Bedstead Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 97 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Smith Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio
This is a extremely significant and rare example of a bedstead truss bridge, which also features a rare example of a lightweight double-Warren pony truss!
Lansdowne Bridge
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Lower Landsdown Road Over Capoolong Creek in Lansdowne: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 94 ft. Main Span: 88 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Dean and Westbrook of New York, New York, Agents
A rare and historically intact example of a skewed Phoenix column truss bridge.
Le pont de l’Aqueduc (Aqueduct Bridge)
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Rivière Saint-Charles in Québec: Capitale-Nationale, Québec, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Unknown
This bridge was originally built to carry water pipes, but today this bridge, resembling a British style tubular girder, carries pedestrian traffic.
Livermore Falls Bridge
Pumpkin Seed Bridge
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Abandoned Road Over Pemigewasset River in Rural: Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Lenticular Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Pin-Connected Lenticular Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 263 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Berlin Iron Bridge Company of East Berlin, Connecticut
This bridge should be considered to have an extremely high degree of historic significance as what may be the last surviving lenticular full deck truss bridge. Although the smaller approach span has collapsed, it appears that most of this span remains in place.
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Martin Road Bridge
Valley Mills Bridge
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Martin Road Over Shiawassee River in Rural: Shiawassee County, Michigan, United States
Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 119 ft. Main Span: 115 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio
This ancient bridge displays remarkable beauty and historic integrity, yet is in danger of collapse!
Mine Road Bridge
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Mine Road Over Stony Brook in Rural: Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 102 ft. Main Span: 101 ft. Roadway: 16.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This is an excellent example of a Pratt truss by the notable King Bridge Company.
Morseville Bridge
Burt Road Bridge
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Burt Road (Old Alignment) Over Flint River in Morseville: Saginaw County, Michigan, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 197 ft. Main Span: 139 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Smith Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio
A rare, documented Michigan example of the Smith Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio, this bridge was abandoned and bypassed by a modern structure.
Muncie Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge
Muncie Cardinal Greenway Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Cardinal Greenway Rail-Trail, Former Pennsylvania Railroad) Over White River in Muncie: Delaware County, Indiana, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 265 ft. Main Span: 135 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1885 By: Unknown
This is a relatively early surviving railroad truss bridge composed of two pin-connected truss spans.
Northern Pacific Bridge Number 9
Bohemian Flats Bridge
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Railroad (Dinkytown Trail Rail-Trail) Over Mississippi River in Minneapolis: Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 952 ft. Main Span: 245 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1885 By: Edge Moor Bridge Works of Wilmington, Delaware and Charles Frederick Loweth and Onward Bates
Long ago, this bridge had a third truss line added in the middle, an unusual and historical alteration.
Norwood Railroad Bridge
Ogdensburg Railroad Bridge Number 80
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Railroad (New York and Ogdensburg Railway) Over Raquette River in Norwood: St. Lawrence County, New York, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 276 ft. Main Span: 132 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1885 By: Hawkins Bridge Company and Vermont Construction Company of St. Albans, Vermont
This is an notable example of a lattice deck truss railroad bridge.
Orient Bridge
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OH-762 (Old Alignment) Over Big Darby Creek in Rural (Near Orient): Pickaway County, Ohio, United States
Metal 15 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 225 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Cleveland Bridge and Iron Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This is a very large and ornate Whipple truss that has been bypassed by a new bridge and left for its historic and aesthetic value.
Overton Bridge Approach Span
Baby Bowstring Bridge, Washington County Bridge 120
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Private Walkway Over Pond in Rural: Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States
Metal 2 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 26 ft. Main Span: 25 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This rare relocated bowstring truss span is the shortest known iron bowstring span in America!
Piano Bridge
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Piano Bridge Road Over East Navidad River in Rural: Fayette County, Texas, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 122 ft. Main Span: 79 ft. Roadway: 11.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This classic King Bridge Company Pratt truss was the lucky recipient of a full in-kind restoration for continued vehicular use!
Quarry Bridge
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Three Bridges Road Over Iowa River in Quarry: Marshall County, Iowa, United States
Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 148 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This attractive Whipple truss bridge is closed to traffic but would be feasible to restore.
Rockingham Bridge
Whispering Pines Road Bridge
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Whispering Pines Road (TR-712) Over Dark Shade Creek in Rural (Reitz): Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 57 ft. Main Span: 51 ft. Roadway: 11.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Columbia Bridge Works of Dayton, Ohio
An extremely rare example of the unusual designs that the Columbia Bridge Works employed.
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Sour Springs Road Bridge
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Sour Springs Road Over Oak Orchard Creek in Rural: Genesee County, New York, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 66 ft. Main Span: 59 ft. Roadway: 14.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York
Someone crashed into this bridge, destroying what was an excellent pony truss and work of the Groton Bridge Company.
Spencer's Crossing Bridge
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2370 Road Over Pottawatomie Creek in Rural: Anderson County, Kansas, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 230 ft. Main Span: 128 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
With both through and pony truss spans, this bridge is a one-stop visit to learn about the typical design details of the Wrought Iron Bridge Company.
Spey Viaduct
Speymouth Railway Viaduct
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Railroad (Speyside Way Rail-Trail, Former Great North of Scotland Railway) Over River Spey in Garmouth: Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom
Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Howe Pony Truss,
Length: 950 ft. Main Span: 350 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Blaikie Brothers of Aberdeen, Scotland and Blyth and Cunningham and Patrick Barnett
This long bridge is noted for its graceful, yet massive bowstring truss span of notable length.
Stone Arch Road Bridge
Bridge Number 0001
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Stone Arch Road (CR-200 East) Over Nineveh Creek in Rural: Johnson County, Indiana, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 83 ft. Main Span: 81 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio
With its distinctive portal bracing, this bridge is a noteworthy example of its builder and was beautifully restored.
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Stoughton Road Bridge
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Stoughton Road Over Slippery Rock Creek in Rural: Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 132 ft. Main Span: 124 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Morse Bridge Company of Youngstown, Ohio
An unusual pin connected truss bridge displaying Morse Bridge Company of Youngstown, Ohio details.
Tanners Falls Bridge
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Tanners Falls Road (PA-4017) Over West Branch Dyberry Creek in Rural: Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 131 ft. Main Span: 46 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1885 By: Morse Bridge Company of Youngstown, Ohio
Spanning next to a beautiful waterfall, each span of this bridge is a different age and has its own unique design details.
Tobias Bridge
Jefferson County Bridge 30
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CR-1350 West Over Big Creek in Rural: Jefferson County, Indiana, United States
Metal 13 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 154 ft. Main Span: 146 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Indianapolis Bridge Company of Indianapolis, Indiana
This bridge has unique vertical members and is a good example of a creative historic bridge rehabilitation.
Van Buren Avenue Bridge
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Van Buren Avenue Over Pecatonica in Freeport: Stephenson County, Illinois, United States
Metal 13 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 204 ft. Main Span: 198 ft. Roadway: 17.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This classic Wrought Iron Bridge Company Whipple truss was left standing for pedestrian use and is noted for its surviving ornamentation.
Victorian Footbridge
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Forest Park Walkway Over River Des Peres Lagoon in St. Louis: St. Louis City, Missouri, United States
Metal Multiple-Type-Connected Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 100 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1885 By: Unknown
Complimented by ornate decorations, this unique bridge design has the appearance of a combination of a truss bridge and a suspension bridge.
Walnford Mill Road Bridge
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Walnford Mill Road Over Crosswicks Creek in Rural: Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 62 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Dean and Westbrook of New York, New York, Agents
This pony truss is both rare and significant because it was made from Phoenix columns.
Willow Springs Road Bridge
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Willow Springs Road Over Cummins Creek in Rural: Fayette County, Texas, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 149 ft. Main Span: 99 ft. Roadway: 11.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio, S. A. Oliver, Agent
This bridge is an excellent example of a King Bridge Company through truss, and it has attractive fishbelly floorbeams which survive on the bridge.
York Creek Bridge
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Private Drive Over York Creek in Rural: Napa County, California, United States
Metal (Cast Iron) Hingeless Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Unknown
This bridge is one of the only known surviving examples in North America of a cast iron arch bridge.
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Young's Bridge
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Sylvania Drive Over North Fork Little Beaver Creek in Rural: Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 98 ft. Main Span: 92 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
This bridge appears to be the work of Penn Bridge Company based on unusual details associated with that company.
Youngs Point Bridge
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Old Highway 28 Over Otonabee River (Trent-Severn Waterway) in Youngs Point: Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 200 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1885 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec
This is one of the oldest surviving metal truss bridges in Ontario, and is also a rare two-span pin-connected truss in Ontario!

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