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Historic Bridges: 1903

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: 74

4 3/4 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

4 3/4 Mile Road Over Pine River in Rural: Midland County, Michigan, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 116 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Tunnel City Bridge and Iron Works of Port Huron, Michigan

The only known bridge built by the Tunnel City Bridge and Iron Works was relocated to a private subdivision.

4 Mile Creek Private Bridge
HSR

Private Drive Over 4 Mile Creek in Webster-On-The-Lake: Monroe County, New York, United States

Metal 2 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 30 ft. Main Span: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Climax Road Machine Company of Marathon, New York

This privately owned bridge is noted for its tiny size and is a rare surviving example of a small in-state bridge builder.

Ash Road Bridge
HSR

Ash Road (TR-309) Over Rocky Run in Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Queenpost Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 44 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 10.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

This little Queenpost pony truss has been altered.

Bathurst Street Bridge
Sir Isaac Brock Bridge
HSR

Bathurst Street And TTC Streetcar Over Railroad (Go, Canadian National) in Toronto: Toronto City, Ontario, Canada

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 600 ft. Main Span: 205 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Unknown

This massive truss bridge and its series of approach spans have a somewhat complicated history.

Brilliant Cutoff Viaduct
HSR

Railroad (Penn Central) Over Silver Lake Drive in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 5

Built 1903 By: Columbia Contracting Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is an impressive high level stone arch railroad bridge.

Burgoyne Road Railroad Overpass East
HSR

Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Burgoyne Road in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Unknown

This road passes under the same railroad line twice in a short distance, yet the two overpasses are not the same design.

Burnham Bridge
Menominee River Canal Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Menominee River Canal in Milwaukee: Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Metal Multiple-Type-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Bobtail)

Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

One of three nationally significant and rare bobtail swing bridges in the city.

Butler Bridge
Miami County Bridge 54
HSR

CR-950 North Over Eel River in Rural: Miami County, Indiana, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 286 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1903 By: Pan American Bridge Company of New Castle, Indiana

This is a classic Pratt truss bridge with attractive portal bracing and has been closed to traffic.

Cairo Railroad Arch Bridge
Cairo Flood Gate Tunnel
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over US-51 (Ohio River Scenic Byway) in Cairo: Alexander County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Unknown

This fairly early concrete arch bridge is an impressive gateway into Cairo and is next to a historic riveted floodgate that was built at a later date next to the bridge.

Cairo US-51 Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over US-51 (Ohio River Scenic Byway) in Cairo: Alexander County, Illinois, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 70 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This traditional railroad plate girder overpass is noted as a bridge built by American Bridge Company only a couple years after its formation.

Caneadea Bridge
HSR

Hill Road (CR-46) Over Genesee River in Caneadea: Allegany County, New York, United States

Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 253 ft. Main Span: 246 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York

With an impressive span length, ornate portal and plaque, and unusual design, this is a significant bridge.

Cầu Rạch Cát (Rach Cat Bridge)
HSR

Railroad (Sài Gòn - Nha Trang Railway) Over Dong Nai River (Sông Đồng Nai) in Biên Hòa: Dong Nai Province (Tỉnh Đồng Nai), Vietnam (Việt Nam)

Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 423 ft. Main Span: 136 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1903 By: Société de construction de Levallois-Perret of Paris, France

This is a classic European style bowstring truss bridge, with a center span replaced with a newer riveted truss span.

Clairton Coke Works Bridge
Union Railroad Clairton Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Abandoned Union Railroad) Over Monongahela River in Clairton: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,154 ft. Main Span: 498 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Albert Lucius of New York, New York

This massive bridge is noted for its very long 500 foot main span, and also its design which anticipated an upper deck in addition to the lower deck.

Connel Bridge
Connel's Ferry Bridge
HSR

A828 Over Loch Etive in Connel: Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom

Metal Cantilever 32 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch,

Length: 1,025 ft. Main Span: 524 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1903 By: Arrol’s Bridge and Roof Company of Glasgow, Scotland and John Wolfe Barry

This unique bridge features unusual member angles and inclines, resulting in a striking appearance that looks ahead of its time

CR-1025 Bridge
Carroll County Bridge 144
HSR

CR-1025 Over Little Rock Creek in Rural: Carroll County, Indiana, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 43 ft. Main Span: 20 ft. Roadway: 19 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Unknown

This is a small but uncommon example of a stone arch bridge in this part of Indiana.

CR-650 North Bridge
Decatur County Bridge 33
HSR

CR-650 North Over Little Flatrock River in Rural: Decatur County, Indiana, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 134 ft. Main Span: 39 ft. Roadway: 23.6 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1903 By: Samuel A. Hodson and Joseph M. Mathews

This is a multi-span arch bridge with a combination of span types.

DeArmond Ford Bridge
Decatur County Bridge 116
HSR

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

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 87 ft. Main Span: 29 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1903 By: Hodson

This is one of the larger, least altered, and most attractive of the substantial number of stone arches in this area.

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Deep Cut Lake Road Bridge 1
Martin County Bridge 137
HSR

Deep Cut Lake Road Over Beaver Creek in Rural: Martin County, Indiana, United States

Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 62 ft. Main Span: 57 ft. Roadway: 11.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie, Indiana

This is one of a unique group of six historic truss bridges found along this road.

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Division Street North Branch Bridge
Charles Levy Bridge
HSR

Division Street Over North Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 242 ft. Main Span: 149 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Roemheld and Gallery and City of Chicago

Division Avenue has two rare first generation Chicago bascule bridges within sight of each other, and this is the westernmost one.

Donald Road Bridge
HSR

Pedestrian Walkway Over Park Lagoon in Denton: Denton County, Texas, United States

Metal 4 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 59 ft. Main Span: 59 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This bridge is one of two similar pony truss bridges that were relocated and preserved on display at the Denton County Administrative Complex.

East Bridge Street Bridge
HSR

East Bridge Street Over Railroad (Amtrak and Norfolk Southern) in Parkesburg: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 19.4 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1903 By: Unknown

Fisher Run Road Bridge
Catawissa Creek Bridge
HSR

Fisher Run Road (TR-468) Over Catawissa Creek in Rural: Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 227 ft. Main Span: 220 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

This notable pin-connected Parker truss bridge was lucky to receive a rehabilitation for continued vehicular use.

Glen Gable Bridge
HSR

Lewis Mill Road (PA-4031) Over East Branch Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 40 ft. Main Span: 20 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1903 By: Super and Moulder and Nathan R. Rambo

This small arch bridge is buried in the weeds.

Grand Rapids Swing Bridge
Pere Marquette Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Grand River in Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 654 ft. Main Span: 231 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This spectacular railroad swing bridge is one of the most impressive of its kind in Michigan, and is very photogenic.

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Haystack's Landing Bridge
McNear Bridge
HSR

Railroad (SMART) Over Petaluma River in Petaluma: Sonoma County, California, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier)

Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Unknown

This is a traditionally but fairly short example of a railroad truss swing bridge.

Herr's Island Railroad Bridge
West Penn Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Allegheny River Back Channel in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 278 ft. Main Span: 192 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Unknown

This bridge is part of a fairly popular walkway with great views of the city, and is noted for its vertical end posts.

Hibbs Bridge
Kennedy Crossing, Blue Bridge, Fountain County Bridge 7
HSR

White River Trail Over West Fork White River in Anderson: Madison County, Indiana, United States

Metal 8 Panel Bolt-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 152 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 13.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Attica Bridge Company of Attica, Indiana

This relocated and preserved historic bridge is noted for its early use of bolted connections and its lightweight Parker truss design.

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Iroquois 1900 Bridge #2
TR-228 Bridge
HSR

Iroquois 1900 Over Fountain Creek in Rural: Iroquois County, Illinois, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 102 ft. Main Span: 99 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio

This was one of the few remaining of what was once many beautiful pin connected through truss bridges in Iroquois County.

Kansas River Railroad Bridge
Chicago Great Western Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Kansas River (Kaw River) in Kansas City: Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 955 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1903 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania

This impressive multi-span through truss bridge has one more truss span that it had when originally constructed.

Keys Bridge
Keyes Road Bridge
HSR

Keyes Road (TR-821) Over Raccoon Creek in Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 61 ft. Main Span: 58 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

One of a number of interesting pony truss bridges remaining in the county built by Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Knoxville Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Tennessee River in Knoxville: Knox County, Tennessee, United States

Metal 6 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,295 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Unknown

This bridge is noted for its variety of truss designs including rare pin-connected Warren truss spans.

Lawndale Avenue Railroad Overpass
Chicago and Alton Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Lawndale Avenue in Summit: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Continuous Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 88 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1903 By: Unknown

This plate girder crosses over what was once a major road in the area, but is now a little-used dead end road.

LeGore Bridge
HSR

LeGore Bridge Road Over Monocacy River in Rural: Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 248 ft. Main Span: 63 ft. Roadway: 18.4 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1903 By: James William LeGore

This large stone bridge is the only one of its kind in the county.

Marshalls Bridge
HSR

Washington Road (PA-4006) Over Culbertson Run in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone and Brick Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 39 ft. Main Span: 20 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1903 By: P. J. McCormick and Son of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo

An example of a group of unusual bridges in the county that have a brick arch ring.

Mohr Road Bridge
HSR

Mohr Road (TR-634) Over Muddy Creek in Rural: Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 40 ft. Main Span: 38 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

This bridge has an attractive polygonal top chord and is complimented by handsome stone abutments.

Mozartsteg
HSR

Pedestrian Walkway Over Salzach in Salzburg: Salzburg, Austria (Österreich)

Metal Tied Through Arch, Fixed

Length: 325 ft. Main Span: 106 ft. Roadway: 7.5 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1903 By: Ignaz Gridl and E. Gaertner of Vienna, Austria

This attractive footbridge was constructed as a toll bridge originally.

Myers Road Bridge
Warrick County Bridge 310
HSR

Myers Road (CR-400 South) Over Caney Creek in Rural: Warrick County, Indiana, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 68 ft. Main Span: 64 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Unknown

This is an extremely rare rivet-connected bedstead pony truss bridge.

New Westminster Railway Bridge
Fraser River Swing Bridge
HSR

Railroad (BNSF) Over Fraser River in New Westminster and Surrey: Greater Vancouver District, British Columbia, United States

Metal 17 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,780 ft. Main Span: 380 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec and Waddell and Hedrick of Kansas City, Missouri

This former double-deck bridge has a unique spread span which is 19 feet wide at one end and 139 feet at the other.

Newark Drawbridge
Morristown Line Bridge
HSR

Railroad (New Jersey Transit) Over Passaic River in Newark and Harrison: Essex County, New Jersey and Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 870 ft. Main Span: 221 ft. Roadway: 30.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This is a very rare example of a double-deck railroad swing bridge.

Nicolls Island Road Bridge
Long Island Locks Bridge
HSR

Nicolls Island Road Over Rideau Canal in Ottawa (Manotick): Ottawa City, Ontario, Canada

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Bobtail)

Length: 72 ft. Main Span: 72 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Unknown

This is a rare hand-turned bobtail swing bridge.

Noble Road Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad, Enola Low Grade Rail-Trail) Over Noble Road and East Branch Octoraro Creek in Atglen: Chester County, Pennsylvania and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Charles A. Sims and Company and William H. Brown

This is a very impressive semicircular stone arch bridge.

North Park Street Bridge
HSR

Riverside Park Drive Over Grand River Inlet in Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 116 ft. Main Span: 116 ft. Roadway: 19 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: New Jersey Bridge Company of Manasquan, New Jersey

Part of a bittersweet tale, this was once part of one of a giant multi-span truss bridge north of this park.

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Ohio Street Bridge
HSR

Ohio Street Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 69 ft. Main Span: 67 ft. Roadway: 45 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Featuring a wide, three truss design, unusual girder-supported sidewalks, and attractive railings, this bridge is in need of attention.

Old Central Holston Bridge
HSR

Abandoned Road Over South Fork Holston River in Rural: Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States

Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 380 ft. Main Span: 171 ft. Roadway: 11.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By:

This abandoned bridge has an unclear history.

Old Channel Elm Fork Trinity River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Trinity Railway Express) Over Elm Fork Trinity River (Old Channel) in Dallas: Dallas County, Texas, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 262 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Unknown

This impressive lattice truss railroad bridge crosses the old channel of the river which was diverted in 1930.

PA-980 Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over PA-980 in Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Unknown

We would be able to tell you who built this bridge if PennDOT had not mounted a clearance sign right on top of the builder name!

Paces Ferry Road Bridge
Hermi's Bridge
HSR

Paces Ferry Road (Abandoned Alignment) Over Chattahoochee River in Atlanta: Fulton County, Georgia and Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 370 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1903 By: Cotton States Bridge Company of Atlanta Georgia

The only known documented example of a surviving bridge by the Cotton States Bridge Company, this bridge has been bypassed and preserved.

Panhandle Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Port Authority T Line) Over Monongahela River, Railroad, and Local Streets in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Main Span: 351 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Unknown

This impressive railroad bridge features a variety of span types and truss configurations.

Phoenixville Pike Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Phoenixville Pike in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania

This is an unaltered representative example of a plate girder overpass on the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Plainview Road Bridge
Eaglechase Park Bridge
HSR

Pedestrian Walkway Over North Hickory Creek in Krum: Denton County, Texas, United States

Metal 4 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Warren Arch, Fixed

Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 114 ft. Roadway: 11.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: George E. King Bridge Company of Des Moines, Iowa

This bridge is noted for its unusual design details that document the transition from pin to riveted connections that was ongoing in the industry around this time.

Pont MacKenzie (MacKenzie Bridge)
HSR

Rue Bridge (Rue Craig) Over Rivière Saint-François in Richmond: Estrie, Québec, Canada

Metal 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 760 ft. Main Span: 370 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1903 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec

This bridge consists of two large, impressive through truss spans and was built from steel of many different mills.

Poplar Bluff Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Black River in Poplar Bluff: Butler County, Missouri, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Modified Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 265 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This is a rare example of a pin-connected Warren through truss bridge.

Port Credit Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Go, Canadian National) Over Credit River in Mississauga: Peel Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal 10 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Inverted Bowstring Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 269 ft. Main Span: 173 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Canadian Bridge Company of Walkerville, Ontario

This bridge's extremely unusual design gives it a very high level of heritage significance.

Port Perry Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Monongahela River and Various Railroads in Duquesne and North Versailles: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,731 ft. Main Span: 410 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This is one of two impressive railroad truss bridges that are located in this area that is very difficult to access without a boat.

Province Line Road Bridge
HSR

Province Line Road Over Stony Brook Branch in Near Princeton: Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 47 ft. Roadway: 11.7 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1903 By: Berlin Construction Company of Berlin Connecticut

As a three span pony, this is among the longer examples of pony trusses in the area.

Red Oak II Bridge
HSR

Red Oak II Drive Over Red Oak II Lagoon in Rural: Jasper County, Missouri, United States

Metal 2 Panel Pin-Connected Kingpost Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This rare Kingpost truss bridge was relocated to Red Oak II, a living history exhibit

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Ridge Avenue Bridge
HSR

Ridge Avenue Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 68 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Roadway: 40.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Currently abandoned, this unusual bridge could be restored to serve pedestrians in its park setting.

Rio Grande Railroad Bridge South
HSR

Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Rio Grande in El Paso: El Paso County, Texas and Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,693 ft. Main Span: 185 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1903 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

This is one of two impressive and uncommon pin-connected railroad deck truss bridges in this area.

Rockledge Road Bridge
River Drive Bridge
HSR

Rockledge Road (River Drive, TR-706) Over Schuylkill River in Auburn: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 152 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

This is an outstanding example of a Parker truss built by a noted in-state builder.

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Schell Bridge
Northfield Bridge
HSR

Northfield Road Over Connecticut River in Northfield: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Metal Cantilever (Arched) 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 515 ft. Main Span: 352 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1903 By: New England Structural Company of East Everett, Massachusetts and Edward S. Shaw of Boston, Massachusetts

This very old and unique cantilever bridge with ornate gothic details utilizes the rare Pennsylvania truss configuration, yet is slated for demolition!

Secrest Ferry Bridge
Owen County Bridge 9, Monroe County Bridge 164, Gosport Bridge
HSR

County Line Road (CR 500 East) Over White River in Rural: Monroe County, Indiana and Owen County, Indiana, United States

Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 323 ft. Main Span: 320 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Vincennes Bridge Company of Vincennes, Indiana and Lafayette Engineering Company of Lafayette, Indiana

This magnificent bridge, bypassed and preserved, is the longest example of its type in Indiana.

Sponable Bridge
McKeown Road Bridge
HSR

McKeown Road (Old Alignment) Over Thornapple River in Rural: Barry County, Michigan, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 121 ft. Main Span: 119 ft. Roadway: 16.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio

The last public truss bridge in Barry County was restored and a park developed around it.

Spring Mountain Road Bridge
HSR

Spring Mountain Road Over York Creek in Rural: Napa County, California, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: J. B. Newman

This is one of many small stone arch bridges in Napa County.

Stone Sign Post Road Bridge
HSR

Stone Sign Post Road Over Plum Brook in Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 2 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 30 ft. Main Span: 28 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: J. W. Scott of Flemington, New Jersey

This is a very short pony truss bridge that is also noted for its ornamentation, unsusual for such a diminutive span.

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Twin Lakes Bridge
HSR

Pedestrian Walkway Over Twin Lakes in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Granitoid Company of Cincinnati, Ohio

This small park footbridge was a very old concrete arch bridge, but what is seen today may not be original.

Two Cent Bridge
Ticonic Foot Bridge
HSR

Temple Street (Pedestrian Walkway) Over Kennebec River in Waterville: Kennebec County, Maine, United States

Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Span: 400 ft. Roadway: 6 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Berlin Construction Company of Berlin Connecticut and Edwin Dwight Graves of Hartford, Connecticut

This is a very impressive and significant swinging style pedestrian suspension foot bridge.

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Wangaum Falls Bridge
HSR

Wangum Road (TR-367) Over Middle Creek in Rural: Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 89 ft. Main Span: 88 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Unknown

Located in a breathtaking waterfall setting, demolishing and replacing this historic bridge on a one-lane road is an enormous waste.

Washington Road Bridge
Knox County Bridge 45, Wheatland Bridge
HSR

Washington Road Over White River in Rural: Knox County, Indiana and Daviess County, Indiana, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 570 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1903 By: Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie, Indiana

This pin connected truss bridge is noted for its relatively long three span configuration.

West Bridge Street Bridge
HSR

West Bridge Street Over Railroad (Amtrak and Norfolk Southern) in Parkesburg: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 172 ft. Main Span: 46 ft. Roadway: 19 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1903 By: Unknown

Weston Mill Viaduct
HSR

Railroad (Network Rail) Over Weston Mill Lake (Ham Brook) and Various Roads in Plymouth: South West, England, United Kingdom

Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 1,151 ft. Main Span: 178 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1903 By: Unknown

This attractive stone arch and iron bowstring viaduct is difficult to access due to being located in a gated, secure area.

Wilbur Bridge
Rondout Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Rondout Creek in Kingston: Ulster County, New York, United States

Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,227 ft. Main Span: 270 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This impressive high level railroad bridge with a variety of span types is a unique landmark for the area.

Williamsburg Bridge
HSR

Delancey Street and New York City Subway Over East River in New York: Brooklyn, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States

Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 7,308 ft. Main Span: 1,600 ft. Roadway: 76 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Leffert L. Buck

The largest of the three East River suspension bridges, and a nationally significant suspension bridge with an uncommon stiffening truss.

Wisconsin Dells Railroad Bridge
Kilbourne Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Wisconsin River and Broadway Street (WI-13) in Wisconsin Dells: Columbia County, Wisconsin and Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 471 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1903 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Located in a major area tourist destination, this bridge, originally double-deck, was built by the famous Phoenix Bridge Company.

สะพานมัฆวานรังสรรค์ (Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge)
HSR

Ratchadamnoen Avenue (ถนนราชดำเนิน) Over Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem (คลองผดุงกรุงเกษม) in Bangkok (กรุงเทพมหานคร): Bangkok (กรุงเทพมหานคร), Thailand (ประเทศไทย)

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Roadway: 65 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Unknown and Carlo Allegri of Milan, Italy

This bridge is noted for its highly ornamented fascia, railing, plus it has decorative posts at each end.

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