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Historic Bridges: 1892

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: 42

Aare Eisenbahnbrücke (Aare Railway Bridge)
Aarebrücke Koblenz
HSR

Railroad (SBB) (Stein-Säckingen – Koblenz) Over Aare in Koblenz and Leuggern: Aargau, Switzerland (Schweiz)

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 774 ft. Main Span: 157 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1892 By: Unknown

This is a multi-span through truss railway bridge, and it is curved and skewed.

Able Mitchell Bridge
Parke County Bridge 28, Bridgeton Iron Bridge
HSR

Mansfield Road (County Route 710 South) Over Big Raccoon Creek in Rural: Parke County, Indiana, United States

Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 175 ft. Main Span: 171 ft. Roadway: 15.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

This bridge is a rare example of an unusual design of the Wrought Iron Bridge Company, mostly found only in Indiana.

Adaline Bridge
HSR

CR-74 Over Fish Creek in Adaline (Rural): Marshall County, West Virginia, United States

Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 194 ft. Main Span: 192 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

A slightly skewed example of a significant truss configuration.

Androscoggin Swinging Bridge
Brunswick-Topsham Swinging Bridge
HSR

Pedestrian Walkway Over Androscoggin River in Brunswick and Topsham: Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed

Main Span: 332 ft. Roadway: 6 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: John A. Roebling Sons Company of Trenton, New Jersey

This suspension foot bridge has been altered many times since it was built.

Archibald Falls Bridge
Crawford County Bridge 44
HSR

Archibald Falls Road Over Little Blue River in Rural: Crawford County, Indiana, United States

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 169 ft. Main Span: 87 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1892 By: Brackett Bridge Company of Cincinnati, Ohio and Lafayette Bridge Company of Lafayette, Indiana

This bridge is noted for having two spans, each built by a different bridge company.

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Bells Landing Bridge
HSR

Redden Hill Road (PA-3005) Over West Branch Susquehanna River in Rural: Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 197 ft. Main Span: 194 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This incredible bridge with excellent historic integrity could and should have been preserved.

Black River Bridge
Posey County Bridge 53
HSR

Griffin Road Over Black River in Rural: Posey County, Indiana, United States

Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 242 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Roadway: 16.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Toledo Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio (Former Smith Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio)

This truss bridge has an unusual subdivided center panel and strangely lists the name of the river it crosses on the portal.

Bloomsbury Bridge
HSR

Church Street (CR-579) Over Musconetcong River in Bloomsbury: Hunterdon County, New Jersey and Warren County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 112 ft. Main Span: 105 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Toledo Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio (Former Smith Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio)

This one-lane truss bridge was widened to two lanes and placed on top of a new steel stringer bridge.

Blue Bridge
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Converted To Pedestrian Walk) Over Grand River in Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan, United States

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 575 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1892 By: Unknown

This gorgeous bridge was restored with visually appropriate railings for pedestrian use, and is used frequently today for function and pleasure.

Byrnesville Bridge
Lalumondiere Mill Bridge
HSR

Old Byrnesville Road Over Big River in Rural: Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: St. Louis Bridge and Iron Company of St. Louis, Missouri (Likely Builder)

This Pratt truss is reportedly both privately owned, but also open to public pedestrian traffic.

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Camp Wawa Road Bridge
HSR

Camp Wawa Road Over East Branch Perkiomen Creek in Lower Salford Township: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 158 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1892 By: Unknown

This bridge stands out as an uncommon example of a multi-span pin-connected pony truss.

Cooks Crossing Bridge
Wallace Road Bridge
HSR

Wallace Road Over North Fork Little Beaver Creek in Rural: Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 88 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

A rare pony example of the Penn Bridge Company's unusual end post connection detail.

Costilla Crossing Bridge
Lobatos Bridge
HSR

CR-G Over Rio Grande in Rural: Conejos County, Colorado and Costilla County, Colorado, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Thacher Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 314 ft. Main Span: 151 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1892 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

This is the only multi-span example of one of the rarest truss designs in the country, a Thacher truss.

CR-600 East Bridge
Shelby County Bridge 134
HSR

CR-600 East Over Deer Creek in Rural: Shelby County, Indiana, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 56 ft. Main Span: 16 ft. Roadway: 18.7 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1892 By: William Avery and Joseph Eck

This is a small two span stone arch bridge in a rural location.

Detroit and Mackinac Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Detroit and Mackinac) Over Saginaw River in Bay City: Bay County, Michigan, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 692 ft. Main Span: 238 ft. Roadway: 11 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Unknown

One of two railroad swing bridges in Bay City, this is the last bridge before Saginaw River empties into Saginaw Bay.

Dixon's Bridge
Doc Dickinson's Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Dickinson Creek and Bridge Park Trail in Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 40 ft. Main Span: 10 ft. Roadway: 60 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1892 By: Unknown

This unusual bridge was widened with a concrete arch and crosses two things at once!

Driveway Bridge
HSR

Private Driveway Over Branch Elkhorn Creek in Rural: Scott County, Kentucky, United States

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, W. B. Bassett Agent

This bridge is noted for its laced end posts and association with an uncommon agent.

Dubuque Railroad Bridge
Illinois Central Bridge W182
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Mississippi River in Dubuque and East Dubuque: Dubuque County, Iowa and Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,535 ft. Main Span: 350 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and American Bridge Works of Chicago, Illinois

The subject of horrific alterations, this bridge demonstrates that historic railroad bridges on the Mississippi River are at risk.

Elkview Road Bridge
HSR

Elkview Road Over Big Elk Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 52 ft. Main Span: 52 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: John Denithorne and Sons of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

An excellent example of a truss bridge built by a noteworthy local bridge company.

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Erie Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Western New York and Pennsylvania) Over Oil Creek in Oil City: Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built 1892 By: Unknown

An attractive and unaltered example of a pin-connected railroad truss, this bridge contributes to a historic district.

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Escanaba Railroad Bridge
CN Railway Bridge 117.01
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Escanaba River in Escanaba: Delta County, Michigan, United States

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 675 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Roadway: 10 ft. Main Spans: 10

Built 1892 By: Lassig Bridge and Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois

Among the longest railroad bridges in Michigan this is a rare lattice truss bridges, one of only a handful in the state.

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Fort Atkinson Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 346320
HSR

150th Street Over Turkey River in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 183 ft. Main Span: 132 ft. Roadway: 16.1 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: D. H. Young of Manchester, Iowa

Built by a local bridge company, this is a beautiful, well-decorated example of its kind.

Frisco Bridge
Memphis Bridge
HSR

Railroad (BNSF) Over Mississippi River in Memphis: Shelby County, Tennessee and Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States

Metal Cantilever 28 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 4,988 ft. Main Span: 790 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1892 By: Baird Brothers of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and George Shattuck Morison

The Frisco Bridge is the crowning achievement of a great engineer, and one of the oldest and largest cantilever truss bridges in the world.

Grayville Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Illinois Central) Over Wabash River in Grayville: White County, Illinois and Gibson County, Indiana, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,700 ft. Main Span: 238 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Unknown

This bridge has a long, complicated history that includes collapses twice in its history.

Harris City Bridge
Decatur County Bridge 117
HSR

CR-400 South Over Muddy Fork of Sand Creek in Rural: Decatur County, Indiana, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 51 ft. Main Span: 24 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1892 By: George Bussell Company

This bridge has been substantially altered, but still retains pre-1900 stone arch construction.

Hawks Nest Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over New River in Rural: Fayette County, West Virginia, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 640 ft. Main Span: 220 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1892 By: Unknown

This railroad bridge is noted for its pin connections and skewed configuration, and location in a very scenic area.

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Kelley Bridge
Curt Wright Road Bridge, County Bridge Number 16
HSR

Curt Wright Road (TR-330) Over Towanda Creek in Rural: Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 123 ft. Main Span: 118 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Agents

Located in a breathtaking setting, this bridge retains exellent historic integrity.

Le pont du Bac (The Bac Bridge)
HSR

Route du Bac Over Lac Kénogamichiche in Hébertville: Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Macquet Parabolic Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 270 ft. Main Span: 183 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Unknown and Gérard Macquet

This bridge, the only Macquet Parabolic truss bridge in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, has been fully restored for continued vehicular use.

Mahaffey Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (RJ Corman Railroad) Over Chest Creek and Sheffield Street in Mahaffey: Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: A. & P. Roberts and Company of Pencoyd, Pennsylvania (Pencoyd Iron Works)

This old and noteworthy railroad bridge includes both a pony truss and a deck truss span.

Main Street Bridge
Wheeling Stone Arch Bridge
HSR

Main Street (CR-18, WV-2) Over Wheeling Creek in Wheeling: Ohio County, West Virginia, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 233 ft. Main Span: 159 ft. Roadway: 30.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Paige, Carey and Company of New York, New York and F. L. Hoge and A. L. White

This handsome stone arch bridge is noted for its lack of alteration and impressive span length.

Main Street Bridge
HSR

Main Street (OH-13) Over Kokosing River in Mount Vernon: Knox County, Ohio, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 190 ft. Main Span: 38 ft. Roadway: 56 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1892 By: T. B. Townsend of Zanesville, Ohio

This impressive stone arch bridge remains the primary highway bridge in Mount Vernon.

Monon Trail Bridge
Fall Creek Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Monon Trail Rail-Trail) Over Fall Creek in Indianapolis: Marion County, Indiana, United States

6 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss,

Length: 227 ft. Main Span: 126 ft. Roadway: 11.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: American Bridge Works of Chicago, Illinois and Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Converted and preserved for pedestrian use, this bridge is noted for its combination of span types, and uncommon Double-Warren truss main span.

O'Neal Bridge
Boone County Bridge 207
HSR

Holliday Drive Over Big Eagle Creek in Rural: Boone County, Indiana, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 114 ft. Main Span: 113 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Lafayette Bridge Company of Lafayette, Indiana

This classic Pratt truss bridge has an unusual portal and strut design giving it a unique appearance.

Pont du parc Saint-Nicolas (St. Nicolas Park Bridge)
Pont de Saint-Thomas
HSR

Rue Cloutier Over Rivière Bras Saint-Nicolas in Montmagny: Chaudiére-Appalaches, Québec, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Schwedler Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 115 ft. Main Span: 115 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Unknown and Gérard Macquet

Preserved for vehicular use in a park setting, this is one of only a couple known Schwedler truss bridges in all of North America.

Red Cedar River Railroad Bridge
Menomonie Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Abandoned Union Pacific) Over Red Cedar River in Menomonie: Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States

Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 470 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1892 By: Lassig Bridge and Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois

This classic 19th century Chicago North Western Railway lattice truss bridge has been abandoned.

Rock Creek Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Rock Creek in Rural: Cedar County, Iowa, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 50 ft. Main Span: 25 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1892 By: Unknown

This is an excellent example of a stone arch railroad bridge in Iowa.

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Stephenson Road 1 Bridge
McCamus Bridge / Bird's Bridge
HSR

Stephenson Road 1 Over North Branch Muskoka River in Bracebridge and Huntsville: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 153 ft. Main Span: 132 ft. Roadway: 14.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Central Bridge and Engineering Company of Peterborough, Ontario and William H. Law of Peterborough, Ontario

This beautiful heritage truss could have been preserved, but is instead a victim of bad abutments and a lack of local appreciation.

Swamp Creek Road Bridge South
HSR

Swamp Creek Road Over Unami Creek in Rural: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 100 ft. Main Span: 26 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1892 By: Thomas McAdams

One of two attractive stone arch bridges on this road being rehabilitated.

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Thomas Avenue Bridge
HSR

Thomas Avenue (TR-124 and TR-105) Over Cayuta Creek in Sayre: Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 165 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 11.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Unknown

This is a former railroad bridge that was converted for one-lane vehicular use.

Union Station Bridge
Michael R. Haverty Bridge
HSR

Pedestrian Walkway Over Railroad (Kansas City Southern) in Kansas City: Jackson County, Missouri, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 250 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1892 By: A. & P. Roberts and Company of Pencoyd, Pennsylvania (Pencoyd Iron Works)

This historic railroad truss bridge was relocated and reused as a pedestrian bridge for Union Station.

Vernon Fork Bridge
Decatur County Bridge 106
HSR

CR-820 South (Millhousen Road) Over Vernon Fork Muscatatuck River in Rural: Decatur County, Indiana and Ripley County, Indiana, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 102 ft. Main Span: 32 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1892 By: James W. Craig

This unaltered stone arch bridge stands out among other area arch bridges for the size of its arches.

Yaleville Road Bridge
HSR

Yaleville Road (CR-48A) Over Raquette River in Rural: St. Lawrence County, New York, United States

Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Lenticular Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 174 ft. Main Span: 171 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Berlin Iron Bridge Company of East Berlin, Connecticut

This rare lenticular truss bridge noted for its surviving ornamentation also remained open to traffic as of 2018.

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