HistoricBridges.org Menu: HistoricBridges.org Menu:



BridgeSeek

Historic Bridges: 1931

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.


Results in this list will be limited to the first 200 results. Consider performing a more narrow search from the main BridgeSeek tool if your search here is showing 200 results.

Total Bridges Found: 133

11 Bridges of Wayne Bridge 11
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
AB-10X Over Rosebud River in Drumheller: Drumheller Town, Alberta, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 100 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
This is one of a unique and rare group of 11 historic bridges located on a relatively short stretch of road.
X
20th Avenue Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
20th Avenue (CR-380) Over South Branch Black River in Rural: Van Buren County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 55 ft. Main Span: 51 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This bridge is noted for its 4.67 percent grade, unusual for this Michigan standard plan bridge design.
28th Street Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
28th Street Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) and Martin Luther King East Busway in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 315 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown and Pittsburgh Department of Public Works
This is a graceful through truss bridge that carries a highway over a railroad line.
X
56th Street Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
56th Street Over South Branch of Black River in Rural: Allegan County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 45 ft. Main Span: 43 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This attractive bridge is a small but good example of its kind.
5th Street Bridge
Jefferson Davis Memorial Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
5th Street Over Savannah River in Augusta: Richmond County, Georgia and Aiken County, South Carolina, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal ,
Length: 1,202 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 21.7 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: Nashville Bridge Company of Nashville, Tennessee
This attractive haunched deck plate girder swing bridge retains excellent historic integrity.
5th Street Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
5th Street Over Thames River in Chatham: Chatham-Kent Region, Ontario, Canada
Metal Variable Depth Deck Girder, Movable: Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Railing Height Girder, Fixed
Length: 253 ft. Main Span: 85 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Canadian Bridge Company of Walkerville, Ontario and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois
This bridge is an extremely rare Ontario example of a bridge designed by the Scherzer Rolling Lift Company!
AB-886 Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
AB-886 Over Red River in Rural: Special Area 2, Alberta and Special Area 3, Alberta, Canada
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 860 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1931 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)
This is an noteworthy four span through truss bridge.
Airline Road Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Airline Road Over Black Creek in Norton Shores: Muskegon County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 20 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: Price Brothers Company of Lansing, Michigan
This bridge is a highly unusual variation of standard bridge plans in use at the time.
AMVETS Memorial Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Taconic State Parkway (Northbound) (NY-987G) Over New Croton Reservoir in Rural: Westchester County, New York, United States
Metal Three-Hinged Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 782 ft. Main Span: 750 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio and Howard C. Baird of New York, New York
This is a gorgeous through arch bridge with enormous decorative concrete structures at each end over the abutments. 
Anthony Wayne Bridge
High Level Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
OH-2 and OH-5 Over Maumee River, Railroad, and Streets in Toledo: Lucas County, Ohio, United States
Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,215 ft. Main Span: 785 ft. Roadway: 54 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Waddell and Hardesty of New York, New York
This is a graceful landmark suspension bridge providing a beautiful centerpiece link for Toledo, and was built in 1931.
X
Barters To Hodgdon Bridge
Trevett Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Barters Island Road Over Back River in Trevett: Lincoln County, Maine, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 288 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Berlin Construction Company of Berlin Connecticut
This bridge stands out among historic bridges in Maine as a pony truss swing bridge.
Bayonne Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
NY-440 and NJ-440 Over Kill Van Kull and Various Streets in Bayonne and New York: Hudson County, New Jersey and Staten Island, New York, United States
Metal Two-Hinged Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 6,695 ft. Main Span: 1,675 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Othmar Ammann
This magnificent bridge held the record for longest arch span in the world for decades.
Bellaire Bridge
M-88 Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Bridge Street (M-88) Over Intermediate River in Bellaire: Antrim County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: L. W. Lamb Company of Jackson, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
A classic example of an attractive Michigan steel stringer design.
Bibb Graves Bridge
Wetumpka Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
AL-212 and AL-111 (Bridge Street) Over Coosa River in Wetumpka: Elmore County, Alabama, United States
Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch,
Length: 787 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 26.6 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1931 By: Unknown and Edward Houk
This large multi-span rainbow arch bridge is the only one of its kind in Alabama, and one of the top historic bridges in the state.
Big Creek Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Oregon Coast Highway (US-101) Over Big Creek in Rural: Lane County, Oregon, United States
Concrete 10 Panel Tied Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 239 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Union Bridge and Construction Company of Kansas City, Missouri and Conde Balcom McCullough (Oregon State Highway Commission)
This is one of several beautiful single-span rainbow arch bridges on the Oregon Coast Highway.
!
Black Hawk Bridge
Lansing Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
IA-9 and WI-82 (Ballou Street) Over Mississippi River in Lansing: Allamakee County, Iowa and Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,631 ft. Main Span: 652 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Melvin B. Stone of Minneapolis, Minnesota
One of the most unusual, beautiful, and significant bridges on the Mississippi River.
Boston Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Walnut Street (PA-48 - Orange Beltway) Over Youghiogheny River in Versailles: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Cantilever 18 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,182 ft. Main Span: 420 ft. Roadway: 29.5 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This distinctive and unique bridge was built with aesthetics in mind.
Brecksville-Northfield Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
OH-82 (Aurora Road, Chippewa Road) Over Cuyahoga River in Brecksville: Cuyahoga County, Ohio and Summit County, Ohio, United States
Concrete 5 Panel Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete 2 Panel Box Beam, Fixed
Length: 1,130 ft. Main Span: 181 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1931 By: Highway Construction Company of Cleveland, Ohio and Alfred M. Felgate
This is an enormous high level deck arch bridge with attractive design details.
Broadway Bridge
John Mack Bridge, Lawrence Street Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Broadway (Southbound) Over Arkansas River in Wichita: Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States
Concrete 10 Panel Marsh (Tied) Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed
Length: 802 ft. Main Span: 101 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 8
Built 1931 By: Tomlinson Bridge and Supply Company of Garfield, Kansas and Marsh Engineering Company of Des Moines, Iowa
This is one of the largest and most significant Marsh and rainbow arch bridges in the country due to its large number of spans.
Broadway Bridge
St. Peter Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Broadway Avenue (MN-99) Over Minnesota River in St. Peter: Le Sueur County, Minnesota and Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 402 ft. Main Span: 196 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: Minneapolis Bridge Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Minnesota Highway Department
This bridge has a skew only at the pier, and unusual decorative top chord links make this bridge look like a continuous truss.
Brower Road Bridge
TR-333 Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Brower Road (TR-333) Over 7 Mile Creek in Rural: Preble County, Ohio, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 131 ft. Main Span: 119 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Brookville Bridge Company of Brookville, Ohio
A simply ornamented truss bridge still conveys a sense of beauty and history in a scenic rural location.
Buttonwood Street Railroad Overpass
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Railroad (Conrail) Over Buttonwood Street in Reading: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Slab, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: Unknown
This railroad bridge has architectural details that match that of the nearby arch bridge which was built at the same time.
Cambridge Railway Bridge
Galt Trestle Bridge, Grand River Viaduct
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Grand River in Cambridge: Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 1,029 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1931 By: Unknown
This large railway truss bridge sits on handsome stone piers, and even has a stone arch approach span at the end.
Cape Perpetua Half Viaduct
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Oregon Coast Highway (US-101) Over Cape Perpetua Chasm in Rural: Lincoln County, Oregon, United States
Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 76 ft. Main Span: 38 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: Unknown and Oregon State Highway Commission
This bridge is noted as a historic example of a half-viaduct which carries a portion of the road out alongside a cliff.
X
Clarendon Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
US-79 (Old Alignment) Over White River in Clarendon: Monroe County, Arkansas, United States
Metal Cantilever 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 4,593 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia and Ira G. Hedrick of Hot Springs, Arkansas
Despite its beauty, significance, good condition, this rare Arkansas cantilever truss bridge was demolished.
X
Cleveland Street Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Cleveland Street Over Grand River in Ionia: Ionia County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 375 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1931 By: Lovering-Longbotham Company and Michigan State Highway Department
This former trunkline bridge is a long, graceful example of its type and is in good condition.
Coon Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Coon Bridges Road Over Indian River (West Channel) in Rural: Jefferson County, New York, United States
Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 59 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
This is a short but heavy duty pony truss bridge.
CR-109 East Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
CR-109 (Former KH-9) Over Conestogo River in Wellington North: Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 53 ft. Roadway: 37.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
One of several old and unaltered concrete bridges along this stretch of road that document a transition period in Ontario bridge design.
CR-109 Middle Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
CR-109 (Former KH-9) Over Conestogo River in Wellington North: Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
One of several old and unaltered concrete bridges along this stretch of road, this is the only one that is an arch bridge.
CR-109 West Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
CR-109 (Former KH-9) Over Conestogo River in Wellington North: Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 61 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
One of several old and unaltered concrete bridges along this stretch of road that document a transition period in Ontario bridge design.
CR-550 Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
CR-550 (Old Alignment, Acting As Park Road) Over Dead River in Marquette: Marquette County, Michigan, United States
Concrete 90 Foot Plan Curved Chord Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 85 ft. Roadway: 20.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
The Marquette Survivor, a curved chord through girder with unusual decorative pillars survived a flood caused by a series of dams breaking.
Cummins Creek Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Oregon Coast Highway (US-101) Over Cummins Creek in Rural: Lane County, Oregon, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 185 ft. Main Span: 115 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Tom Lillebo and Conde Balcom McCullough (Oregon State Highway Commission)
This graceful concrete arch bridge offers views out toward the Pacific Ocean.
X
Denton Road Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Denton Road Over Sparks Foundation Park Pond in Jackson: Jackson County, Michigan, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 24 ft. Main Span: 23 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
A tiny, attractive stringer bridge with a concrete arch facade that was designed to compliment its surroundings.
Depot Street Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Depot Street Over Deer River in Helena: St. Lawrence County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 149 ft. Main Span: 145 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
This bridge is a good representative example of a state standard riveted through truss bridge.
Dewey Street Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Dewey Street Over Eau Claire River in Eau Claire: Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 217 ft. Main Span: 107 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: Unknown
This is a good, and uncommon, example of an open spandrel concrete arch bridge in Wisconsin.
X
Dorlans Mill Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Dorlans Mill Road (PA-4019) Over East Branch Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 92 ft. Main Span: 45 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: Unknown
This 1930s steel stringer bridge retains its original concrete railings.
Eagle Avenue Viaduct
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Eagle Avenue Over Cuyahoga River in Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Span Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 296 ft. Main Span: 296 ft. Roadway: 39 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Waddell and Hardesty of New York, New York
This is the oldest vertical lift in Cleveland, and was once part of a long viaduct.
X
Eaton Road Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Eaton Road (PA-982) Over Loyalhanna Creek in Near Latrobe: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 259 ft. Main Span: 126 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: Unknown
This bridge is very unusual because the bottom chord connections to the lower gusset plates are pinned.
Fisher Road Birch Creek Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Fisher Road Over Birch Creek in Rural: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 47 ft. Main Span: 41 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Meredith Construction Company and Michigan State Highway Department
A good example of a 1930s stringer bridge in Michigan, this structure is in remarkably good condition.
Foos Road Bridge
TR-437 Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Foos Road (TR-437) Over Prices Creek in Rural: Preble County, Ohio, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Brookville Bridge Company of Brookville, Ohio
An attractive warren pony truss, one of a decreasing number of this type in the area.
French King Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
MA-2 (Mohawk Trail) Over Connecticut River and River Road in Rural: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal Continuous Hingeless Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 786 ft. Main Span: 460 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts Department of Public Works
This is an outstanding, award-winning example of a steel deck arch bridge that compliments a very scenic area.
Garro Street Bridge
Marshall County Bridge 227
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Garro Street Over Yellow River in Plymouth: Marshall County, Indiana, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 155 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Roadway: 32.2 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: Unknown
The least altered and most significant of three concrete arch bridges in Plymouth.
!
George Milroy Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
66th Avenue Over Puyallup River in Fife: Pierce County, Washington, United States
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 345 ft. Main Span: 308 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Hart Construction Company of Tacoma, Washington
This attractive truss bridge is noted for its span length yet is at risk for demolition and replacement!
George Washington Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
I-95 and US-1 Over Hudson River in Fort Lee and New York: Bergen County, New Jersey and Manhattan, New York, United States
Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 4,980 ft. Main Span: 3,500 ft. Roadway: 119 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Othmar Ammann
This utterly massive bridge carries an incredible amount of traffic and was the longest span in the world when built.
George Westinghouse Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
US-30 (Historic Lincoln Highway) Over Turtle Creek, Railroad, Tri Boro Expressway, and Braddock Avenue in East Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 1,524 ft. Main Span: 460 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1931 By: Booth and Flinn Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works
This enormous and famous bridge had the longest concrete arch span in the world when first built.
!
Gratiot Avenue Belle River Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Gratiot Avenue Over Belle River in Rural: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 123 ft. Main Span: 59 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: H. G. Christman Burke Company of Lansing, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
A remnant of the US-25 days of Gratiot Avenue, this bridge also plays a role in a larger story involving several historic bridges.
X
Gratiot Avenue Pine River Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Gratiot Avenue Over Pine River in Rural: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 123 ft. Main Span: 59 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: E. C. Nolan and Son of Detroit, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
A remnant of the US-25 days of Gratiot, this bridge displays the width of a road that was once three lanes rather than two.
Grosse Ile Free Bridge
Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Grosse Ile Parkway (Formerly Van Horn Road) Over Trenton Channel (Detroit River) in Grosse Ile: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,024 ft. Main Span: 340 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company of Chicago, Illinois
This is a rare example both of a swing span and of a 1930s truss bridge on a highway in Michigan.
Grosse Ile Parkway Canal Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Grosse Ile Parkway Over Elizabeth Park Canal in Trenton: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Arch, Fixed
Length: 52 ft. Main Span: 52 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners
This traditional arch bridge was constructed by in-house county road commission forces.
Hagwilget Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
BC-62 Over Bulkley River (Hagwilget Canyon) in Rural: Kitimat-Stikine District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Main Span: 460 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown and A. L. Carruthers
This impressive suspension bridge is considered one of the highest bridges in North America.
Halsted Street Little Calumet River Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Halsted Street (IL-1) Over Little Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 420 ft. Main Span: 230 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
This bridge is among the older truss bridges on this waterway and has attractive lattice and v-lacing on its built-up beams.
Harlem Avenue Bridges
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Harlem Avenue (IL-43) Over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in Lyons: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 456 ft. Main Span: 224 ft. Roadway: 56 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
One of these near-twin bridges is the oldest example of its unusual kind among the Chicago bascule collection.
Harpers Ferry Plate Girder Railroad Bridge
B&O Railroad Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Railroad (CSX) Over Potomac River, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and Harpers Ferry Road (Sandy Hook Road) in Harpers Ferry: Jefferson County, West Virginia and Washington County, Maryland, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,415 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 13
Built 1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
The newer of two railroad bridges at this location, the construction of this bridge also resulted in reconstruction of the now-shared tunnel immediately east of these two bridges.
X
Herron Avenue Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Herron Avenue Over Lowries Run in Emsworth: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 81 ft. Main Span: 77 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
A traditionally composed example of a highway plate girder bridge.
Ida Street Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Ida Street Over Wareham Street in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 374 ft. Main Span: 128 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: Eerpen Construction Company of Cincinnati, Ohio and J. R. Biedinger
This beautifully detailed arch bridge has been fully restored.
Isthmus Slough Bridge
Newport Lane Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Coos River Highway (Newport Lane) Over Isthmus Slough in Coos Bay: Coos County, Oregon, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,758 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Liesch and Tofte of Coos Bay, Oregon and Conde Balcom McCullough (Oregon State Highway Commission)
This bridge is a double-leaf bascule bridge that also includes a fixed deck truss approach span next to the bascule span.
James E. Widener Memorial Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
NY-386 Over Black Creek in Rural: Monroe County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Genesee Bridge Company of Rochester, New York and New York State Department of Public Works
This standard plan truss bridge is noted for being documented as built by a local contractor.
Jefferson Avenue Bridge
Jefferson Avenue - Harbin Drive Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Jefferson Avenue Over Huron River in Rural: Wayne County, Michigan and Monroe County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 165 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: W. J. Anschutz of Saginaw, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
This bridge and the Harbin Drive bridge are joined together to form the appearance of a single bridge.
Jibboom Street Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Jibboom Street (Discovery Park Road) Over American River in Sacramento: Sacramento County, California, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 959 ft. Main Span: 361 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Lord and Bishop
This attractive swing bridge is the centerpiece of a park setting.
Joe Page Bridge
Hardin Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
IL-100 and IL-16 Over Illinois River in Hardin: Calhoun County, Illinois and Greene County, Illinois, United States
Metal 15 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,150 ft. Main Span: 311 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Illinois Steel Bridge Company of Jacksonville, Illinois and Illinois Division of Highways
This is a rapidly increasing example of a historic bridge over the Illinois River, and is noted for its lift span as well as its seven fixed through truss spans.
Kanona Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
NY-415 Over Cohocton River in Kanona: Steuben County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 167 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 28.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
This representative example of a state standard truss is an aesthetic asset to the roadway it serves.
X
Keowee Street Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Keowee Street (Old Dixie Highway) Over Great Miami River in Dayton: Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 516 ft. Main Span: 97 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1931 By: Maxon Construction Company of Dayton, Ohio
Now itself sentenced to demolition, this was once part of an impressive group of historic concrete arch bridges in Dayton.
KH-2 Westbound Fairchild Creek Bridge
Colborne Street Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Colborne Street (CR-53 and CR-2) (Westbound Lanes) Over Fairchild Creek in Rural: Brant County, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed
Main Span: 102 ft. Roadway: 23.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
This is one of the few standard Ontario concrete bowstring arch bridges that has been preserved.
Lake Street Des Plaines River Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Lake Street (Old US-20) Over Des Plaines River in Maywood: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 225 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: Unknown
Although missing original railings, this is a rare example of a concrete arch bridge in Cook County.
X
Lansing Road Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Lansing Road Over Looking Glass River in Rural: Shiawassee County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 42 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: J. B. Jewell and Michigan State Highway Department
This is a small example of an attractive steel stringer bridge built in the late 20s and early 30s in Michigan.
X
Lebanon Road Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Lebanon Road (PA-885) Over Railroad (Union Railroad) in West Mifflin: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 146 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Roadway: 42.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
This unique concrete arch bridge had an extremely rare and unusual stepped skew design!
X
Ledbetter Bridge
George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
US-60 Over Tennessee River in Rural: McCracken County, Kentucky and Livingston County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 3,036 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: Unknown and Modjeski and Masters
This bridge was noted for its large and visually captivating through truss spans.
Lillooet Railway Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Railroad (Canadian National) Over Fraser River in Lillooet: Squamish-Lillooet District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal Continuous (Straight Chords) 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 820 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec
This railway truss bridge is located in a very scenic location.
Lincoln Memorial Bridge
George Rogers Clark Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Vigo Street (IN-441, US-50 Business) Over Wabash River in Vincennes: Lawrence County, Illinois and Knox County, Indiana, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 1,020 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1931 By: Ferguson Construction of Rockford, Illinois and Bennett, Parsons, and Frost of Chicago, Illinois
This arch bridge is truly a work of art, and it contributes to the memorials and parks that surround it.
X
Longwood Bridge
Low Level Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
KH-403 (Eastbound Lanes) Over Desjardins Canal in Hamilton: Hamilton City, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Closed Spandrel (Ribbed) Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 170 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: Unknown
Carrying heavy expressway traffic today, this bridge with its rare ribbed arch design is a reminder of a long gone road.
Lower Maumee River Railroad Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Railroad (CSX) Over Maumee River in Toledo: Lucas County, Ohio, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,415 ft. Main Span: 353 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
One of several large and impressive swing bridges on the Maumee River in Toledo.
Lulu Island Railway Bridge
CNR Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Railroad (Canadian National) Over Fraser River (North Arm) in Richmond and Burnaby: Greater Vancouver District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Movable: Swing and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,365 ft. Main Span: 280 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
This is a good example of a Camelback through truss swing bridge.
X
M-50 Little Thornapple River Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
M-50 (North Clinton Trail) Over Little Thornapple River in Rural: Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 35 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This is a very small example of a Michigan stringer bridge with concrete balustrade railings.
X
M-50 Thornapple River Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
M-50 (North Clinton Trail) Over Thornapple River in Rural: Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 55 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Roadway: 54.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Frank and Stiehl of Au Gres, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
This bridge is an example of an attractive Michigan stringer design that features concrete encasement and concrete balustrade railings.
X
M-50 Thornapple River Overflow Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
M-50 (North Clinton Trail) Over Thornapple River Overflow in Rural: Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
A very short t-beam that has a distinctive railing design used in Michigan for short spans.
!
Main Street Bridge
Cole Memorial Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Main Street (WI-19) Over Rock River in Watertown: Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 197 ft. Main Span: 106 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
True to WisDOT's standard approach to historic bridge preservation, this beautiful arch bridge, which is a landmark gateway into the historic downtown, is now targeted for demolition and replacement!
Markerville Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Main Avenue (TR-364B) Over Medicine River in Markerville: Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada
Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 185 ft. Main Span: 185 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)
This truss bridge is noted for its heavy skew.
Maryland Avenue Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Maryland Avenue (DE-4) Over Little Mill Creek in Wilmington: New Castle County, Delaware, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 50 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Ed Daylor of Coatesville, Pennsylvania
This is a classic example of a concrete deck arch bridge.
X
Maucks Pond Bridge
Bayou Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
IN-64 Over Maucks Pond in East Mt. Carmel: Gibson County, Indiana, United States
Metal 11 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 349 ft. Main Span: 198 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Vincennes Bridge Company of Vincennes, Indiana and Indiana State Highway Commission
This beautiful pony and through truss combination is positioned right after the Mt Carmel Bridge.
McKees Rocks Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Blue Belt (PA-3104) Over Ohio River, Railroad, and Various Streets in McKees Rocks and Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 22 Panel Two-Hinged Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 5,900 ft. Main Span: 750 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works
This very long landmark bridge has an unbelievable variety and number of span types including two rare crescent arch spans!
Mehring Way Railroad Overpass
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Railroad (CSX) Over Mehring Way in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 7,440 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: Unknown
A heavily skewed, large through truss overpass that is rare as a continuous truss.
MetroLink Footbridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Pedestrian Walkway Over Railroad (MetroLink) in St. Louis: St. Louis City, Missouri, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 105 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: R. J. Blackburn Inc.
This is an extremely rare presentation of a tower style continuous through truss as a pedestrian footbridge.
Middlebury Street Bridge
Elkhart County Bridge 371
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Middlebury Street Over Elkhart River in Elkhart: Elkhart County, Indiana, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: Bontrager Construction Company and William S. Moore
This concrete arch bridge has lost its original railings.
!
Miller-Rotunda Bridge
Miller-Rotunda Viaduct
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Miller Road and Rotunda Drive Over Railroad (Ford Railroad), Southern Avenue, and Ford Rouge Access Drive in Dearborn: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,460 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Roadway: 62 ft. Main Spans: 48
Built 1931 By: Unknown
This T-shaped bridge consisting of long approach ramps supported by riveted steel bents is extremely rare in Michigan.
Monitor Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Main Street (Old Monitor Road) Over Wenatchee River in Monitor: Chelan County, Washington, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 357 ft. Main Span: 131 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: Henry Hagman of Cashmere, Washington and A. M. Buell
This is an attractive concrete arch bridge that has a single solid rib.
New York Street Memorial Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
New York Street Over Fox River in Aurora: Kane County, Illinois, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 670 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Roadway: 46 ft. Main Spans: 9
Built 1931 By: John Ward Company of Aurora, Illinois and Seidel Studios of Chicago, Illinois and Engineering Service Company of Aurora, Illinois
This unique bridge was designed as a beautiful memorial to World War I veterans.
X
North Island Park Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Fox River Trail (Non-Motorized Traffic) Over Fox River East Channel in Geneva: Kane County, Illinois, United States
Concrete Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 183 ft. Main Span: 38 ft. Roadway: 8.2 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1931 By: Wilson Brothers of Geneva, Illinois
Despite its beauty and unique design, Geneva has chosen to demolish and replace this historic bridge.
North Station Railroad Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Railroad (MBTA) Over Charles River in Boston and Cambridge: Suffolk County, Massachusetts and Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift)
Length: 500 ft. Main Span: 87 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and Keller and Harrington of Chicago, Illinois
Originally four parallel skewed bascule spans, today there are only two, but it is still a unique historic bridge.
X
North Street Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
North Street (OH-47) Over Great Miami River in Sidney: Shelby County, Ohio, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 350 ft. Main Span: 96 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: Unknown and D. H. Overman and Ohio State Highway Department
A good example of a multi-span concrete arch bridge in Ohio.
Northland Drive Railroad Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Railroad (White Pine Rail-Trail) Over Northland Drive (Old US-131) in Rural: Mecosta County, Michigan, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 72 ft. Main Span: 72 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
A traditionally composed example of a plate girder railroad grade separation.
NY-96 Railroad Overpass
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over NY-96 in Rural: Ontario County, New York, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 52 ft. Main Span: 46 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This overpass has some subtle aesthetic details and was built by a noteworthy bridge company.
Old Capitol Trail Bridge
Marshallton Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Old Capitol Trail Over Red Clay Creek in Marshallton: New Castle County, Delaware, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 119 ft. Main Span: 113 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: George E. Shockley of Rehoboth, Delaware and Delaware State Highway Department
This plate girder bridge was designed to look as attractive as possible, and has an unusual curved design.
Old WV-55 Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
CR-55/20 (Old WV-55) Over Lost River in Rural: Hardy County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 144 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 24.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
This bridge is the last surviving historic truss bridge in the county.
X
Pickering Road Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Pickering Road Over Pickering Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 62 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This traditional highway plate girder bridge has been closed to traffic.
Plum Creek Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
US-90 and US-183 (Abandoned Alignment) Over Plum Creek in Rural: Caldwell County, Texas, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,205 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia and Grant Williams of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Texas Highway Department
Bypassed and abandoned, this bridge features a relatively small state design through truss span and a long series of approach spans.
Pont Camille-Parenteau (Camille-Parenteau Bridge)
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
QC-132 (Rue du Pont) Over Rivière Yamaska in Yamaska and Yamaska-Est: Montérégie, Québec, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss,
Length: 990 ft. Main Span: 154 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: MacKinnon Steel Corporation of Sherbrooke, Québec
This is a long multi-span truss bridge that contains a swing span hidden among all the fixed truss spans.
!
Port Huron Railroad Bridge
Pere Marquette Railroad Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Railroad (Abandoned CSX) (Former Pere Marquette) Over Black River in Port Huron: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Abt) and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 234 ft. Main Span: 173 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
Unused for many years, this extremely rare example of an Abt bascule bridge is a significant Port Huron landmark.
Port Inland Road Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Port Inland Road (CR-432) Over Milakokia River in Rural: Schoolcraft County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 63 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Perkins Bridge and Supply Company
A remnant of the trunk line past of this road, this bridge is a good example of a steel stringer with balustrade railings.
Priest Ford Road Bridge
MD-136 Deer Creek Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
MD-136 (Priestford Road) Over Deer Creek in Rural: Harford County, Maryland, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 107 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown and Maryland State Roads Commission
This is a representative example of a state-design riveted pony truss bridge.
X
Prince Bridge
Thomas Buford Pugh Memorial Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
WV-41 (Stanaford Road) Over New River in Rural: Fayette County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 734 ft. Main Span: 201 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: Unknown
This bridge was noted for its heavy skew which resulted in unusual truss web design.
X
Pruitt Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
AR-7 Over Buffalo River in Rural: Newton County, Arkansas, United States
Metal 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 375 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia and Arkansas State Highway Commission
This unique bridge has the appearance of a cantilever truss bridge, the result of a unique construction method.
Range Road 210B Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Range Road 210B Over Redwater River in Rural: Sturgeon County, Alberta, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)
This is a traditional Pratt truss bridge in a rural setting.
X
Rattle Run Road Bridge
Clinton Avenue Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Rattle Run Road (Clinton Avenue) Over Pine River in Near St. Clair: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 123 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: Brenaman Corporation and Michigan State Highway Department
Bridges of this design in Michigan are slowly disappearing off of today's roadways.
X
Richmond-Dresden Bridge
Maine Kennebec Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
ME-197 (Ferry Road, Patterson Road) Over Kennebec River in Richmond: Sagadahoc County, Maine and Lincoln County, Maine, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,239 ft. Main Span: 177 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This long multi-span through truss contains one of the few remaining historic movable bridges left in Maine, yet is slated for demolition.
!
Sidney Road Bridge
Gowen Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Sidney Road (CR-510) Over Flat River in Gowen: Montcalm County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This attractive structure is a good representative example of its kind, and is in decent condition, yet also slated for demolition.
Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge
Maysville - Aberdeen Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Business US-62 and US-68 Over Ohio River and Various Streets in Maysville and Aberdeen: Mason County, Kentucky and Brown County, Ohio, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,866 ft. Main Span: 1,060 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: John A. Roebling Sons Company of Trenton, New Jersey and Modjeski and Masters
This beautiful bridge and work of famous engineers Modjeski and Masters is also one of the few surviving suspension bridges on the Ohio River
Sloat Boulevard Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Sloat Boulevard (CA-35) Over Sunset Boulevard in San Francisco: San Francisco County, California, United States
Concrete Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 240 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Roadway: 88 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1931 By: Unknown
This bridge is an attractive and unaltered example of a 1930s highway over highway grade separation.
!
Smithland Bridge
Lucy Jefferson Lewis Memorial Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
US-60 Over Cumberland River in Smithland: Livingston County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,818 ft. Main Span: 500 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Nashville Bridge Company of Nashville, Tennessee and Modjeski and Masters
This bridge is noteworthy for association with an important engineering firm and for its large 500 foot truss span.
!
Snodgrass Slough Bridge
Twin Cities Road Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Twin Cities Road (CR-E13) Over Snodgrass Slough in Rural: Sacramento County, California, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 1,038 ft. Main Span: 184 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: C. J. Nystedt and M. A. Jenkins
This small swing span is sentenced to the dumpster despite its historic and visual qualities.
South Pettibone Drive Bridge
Pettibone Slough Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
South Pettibone Drive Over Pettibone Slough in La Crosse: La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 55 ft. Main Span: 48 ft. Roadway: 30.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
This is a concrete arch bridge that was widened in 1950.
South Union Street Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
South Union Street Over Boardman River in Traverse City: Grand Traverse County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 73 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: L. W. Lamb Company of Jackson, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
One of the most important bridges in the Traverse City collection of old and historic bridges.
Southwest Highway Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Southwest Highway (IL-7) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Palos Hills: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 347 ft. Main Span: 216 ft. Roadway: 43.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
Compared to other truss bridges in Cook County, this bridge has a relatively simple appearance for a bridge of its age.
Spey Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
A95 Over River Spey in Grantown-on-Spey: Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Span: 240 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Melville, Dundas, and Whitson and Blythe and Blyth
This concrete arch bridge is noted for is long span and comparatively shallow arch.
X
St. Charles Air Line Railroad Overpass
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Railroad (Canadian National) Over Dirt Trail in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This two span plate girder bridge has girders positioned to provide a slight curve for the tracks it carries.
St. Johns Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
US-30 Bypass (Philadelphia Avenue) Over Willamette River in Portland: Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,609 ft. Main Span: 1,207 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: Wallace Bridge and Structural Steel Company of Seattle, Washington and Robinson and Steinman of New York, New York
This iconic bridge is one of the most beautiful suspension bridges in the country.
Sutton Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
CR-19-40 (2nd Street) Over Elk River in Sutton: Braxton County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 369 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
With its combination of through and pony truss spans, this bridge is a great demonstration of a state-designed truss bridge in West Virginia.
Suwannee Springs Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
US-129 (Abandoned Alignment, 93rd Drive) Over Suwannee River in Suwannee Springs: Suwannee County, Florida and Hamilton County, Florida, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Main Span: 160 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Austin Bridge Company of Dallas, Texas
This truss bridge with a long concrete approach system was bypassed and abandoned, but left open to pedestrians.
X
Swift Mills Road Bridge
Swift's Mills Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Swift Mills Road Over Murder Creek in Rural: Erie County, New York, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 73 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: R. S. McMannus Steel Construction Company of Buffalo, New York
This traditional plate girder bridge was built by a little-known builder.
Sylvan Ramble Street Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Sylvan Ramble Street Over Drainage Ditch in Tampa: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 20 ft. Main Span: 20 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
This is one of three tiny concrete arch bridges in this residential area.
Tenmile Creek Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Oregon Coast Highway (US-101) Over Tenmile Creek in Rural: Lane County, Oregon, United States
Concrete 10 Panel Tied Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 184 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Union Bridge and Construction Company of Kansas City, Missouri and Conde Balcom McCullough (Oregon State Highway Commission)
This is one of several beautiful single-span rainbow arch bridges on the Oregon Coast Highway.
Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Bridge Street Over Delaware River in Uhlerstown and Frenchtown: Hunterdon County, New Jersey and Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 951 ft. Main Span: 156 ft. Roadway: 16.4 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1931 By: Unknown
With six total spans, this is a long and significant simple span truss bridge.
X
US-20 Cattaraugus Creek Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
US-20 and NY-5 Over Cattaraugus Creek in Irving: Chautauqua County, New York and Erie County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 549 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 38.7 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
This three span through truss's sad fate of demolition was documented here.
!
US-66 Meramec River Bridge
Times Beach Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Historic US-66 (Old Alignment) Over Meramec River in Times Beach: St. Louis County, Missouri, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,009 ft. Main Span: 132 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: Frazier-Davis Construction Company of St. Louis, Missouri and Missouri State Highway Commission
Abandoned and at risk for demolition, this impressive bridge compose of plate girder and truss spans is additionally significant for its association for historic Route 66.
Veterans Memorial Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
NY-104 (Keeler Street Expressway, Ridge Road) Over Genesee River and Bridge View Drive in Rochester: Monroe County, New York, United States
Concrete (Stone Faced) Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 972 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 90 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1931 By: Booth and Flinn Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and F. P. McKibben
This monumental concrete arch bridge features an attractive stone facing making it look like a giant stone arch bridge.
X
Waldo-Hancock Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
US-1 Over Penobscot River in Bucksport: Hancock County, Maine and Waldo County, Maine, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,042 ft. Main Span: 800 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Robinson and Steinman of New York, New York
It is a disgrace that Maine allowed a high quality bridge designed by famous David B. Steinman to deteriorate beyond repair.
X
Warwick Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
London Road (CR-7) Over Bear Creek in Warwick Township: Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed
Main Span: 65 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
This graceful rainbow arch bridge was demolished and replaced, although the new bridge has decorative arches that resemble the heritage bridge.
Willey Road Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Willey Road (CR-63) Over Paddys Run in Rural: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed
Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
This classic rainbow arch has had beams added to bear traffic loads, but the original arches remain in place.
Wilson River Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Oregon Coast Highway (US-101) Over Wilson River in Tillamook: Tillamook County, Oregon, United States
Concrete 10 Panel Tied Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 184 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Clackamas Construction Company of Clackamas, Oregon and Conde Balcom McCullough (Oregon State Highway Commission)
This is the oldest of several beautiful single-span rainbow arch bridges on the Oregon Coast Highway.
Wilson River Slough Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Oregon Coast Highway (US-101) Over Wilson River Slough in Tillamook: Tillamook County, Oregon, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 46 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: Unknown and Oregon State Highway Commission
This bridge is a good representative example of a standard small-scale bridge on the Oregon Coast Highway, and it retains the ornamental railings used on many bridges on this highway.
Woodbine Bridge
O'Connor Drive Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
O'Connor Drive Over Taylor-Massey Creek in Toronto: Toronto City, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 810 ft. Main Span: 172 ft. Roadway: 46 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: R. H. McGregor Construction Company and Margison and Babcock
This ornate bridge is one of the largest and most significant concrete arch bridges in Ontario!
WV-47 North Fork Hughes River Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
WV-47 Over North Fork Hughes River in Rural: Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 185 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 19.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Pittsburgh - Des Moines Steel Company
A good example of a state standard plan 1930s truss bridge in West Virginia.
X
WV-47 South Fork Hughes River Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
WV-47 Over South Fork Hughes River in Rural: Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 206 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Pittsburgh - Des Moines Steel Company
This was a good example of a state standard truss bridge in West Virginia.
Xenia Bridge
Carroll County Bridge 25
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
Click to visit page.
Prince William Road Over Wildcat Creek in Rural: Carroll County, Indiana, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 155 ft. Main Span: 145 ft. Roadway: 21.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: E. R. Campbell of Sandborn, Indiana and Indiana State Highway Commission
This riveted truss bridge was relocated here many decades ago.

Divider

Back
Home
Top

Divider

About - Contact

Divider