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Total Bridges Found: 61

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17th Avenue Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Belt Parkway (NY-907C) in New York: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Metal One-Hinged Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 133 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Unknown
One of two beautiful art deco pedestrian overpasses of unusual design crossing this parkway.
26th Avenue Bridge
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Belt Parkway (NY-907C) Over 26th Avenue in New York: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Concrete (Stone Faced) Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 81 ft. Main Span: 71 ft. Roadway: 68 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Unknown
A representative example of a stone faced concrete rigid-frame bridge on the Belt Parkway, where this bridge type is less common.
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27th Avenue Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Belt Parkway (NY-907C) in New York: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Metal One-Hinged Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 133 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Unknown
One of two beautiful art deco pedestrian overpasses of unusual design crossing this parkway.
Belt Parkway Bridge
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Belt Parkway (NY-907C) Over Bay Parkway in New York: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 88 ft. Main Span: 85 ft. Roadway: 68 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Unknown
This bridge is a steel beam bridge with attractive arched beams.
Billy Creek Lift Bridge
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FL-80 (Westbound), Palm Beach Boulevard and First Street Over Billy Creek in Fort Myers: Lee County, Florida, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 116 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: C. T. Felix Construction Company of St. Petersburg, Florida and Florida State Road Department
This unusual bridge is the smallest lift bridge in Florida and perhaps the United States!
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Bowen Road Bridge
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Bowen Road Over Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) in Fort Erie: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 131 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1941 By: Unknown
This is the last interesting and early overpass bridge on the QEW, the oldest inter-city freeway in Canada.
Cầu Sêrêpốk (Srepok Bridge)
Concrete Bridge
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Nguyễn Tất Thành (AH17, QL 14) Over Srepok River (Sông Serepôk) (sông Đăk Krông) in Buôn Ma Thuột: Đắk Nông Province (Tỉnh Đắk Nông) and Đắk Lắk Province (Tỉnh Đắk Lắk), Vietnam (Việt Nam)
Concrete Continuous 12 Panel Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 500 ft. Main Span: 190 ft. Roadway: 9 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1941 By: Unknown
Today bypassed by replacement bridges, this is the largest known example of a very unusual bridge design found in Vietnam.
Central Avenue Bridge
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Central Avenue Over Tinley Creek in Worth: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 46 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Davidson and Doctor
This bridge is a good example of a county-designed rigid-frame bridge.
Charenton Bridge
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LA-324 (Convent Street) Over Bayou Teche in Charenton: St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 350 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Austin Bridge Company of Dallas, Texas and Louisiana Highway Commission
This is one of a number of surviving standard plan pony truss swing bridges in the state.
Charenton Canal Bridge
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LA-182 Over Charenton Canal in Baldwin: St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected K-Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 2,380 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Austin Bridge Company of Dallas, Texas and Nashville Bridge Company of Nashville, Tennessee and Louisiana Highway Commission
This large and impressive bridge is one of the only remaining examples of a rare K-truss bridge in the state.
Cogan Station Bridge
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PA-973 Over Lycoming Creek in Perryville: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 211 ft. Main Span: 206 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
This classic state standard through truss has been nicely rehabilitated.
CR-213 Bridge
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CR-213 Over Packer Creek in Rural: Ottawa County, Ohio, United States
Corrugated Multi-Plate Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 36 ft. Main Span: 18 ft. Roadway: 27.6 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1941 By: Unknown
This is an example of a corrugated multi-plate arch bridge with concrete.
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Division Road Bridge
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Division Road Over Belle River in Rural: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1941 By: Unknown
This was one of the larger examples of this design of stringer bridge.
Dornsife Bridge
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PA-225 Over Mahanoy Creek in Dornsife: Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 215 ft. Main Span: 208 ft. Roadway: 25.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
This a an extremely unusual variation of a standard state design through truss bridge in Pennsylvania that uses a Warren truss rather than a Pratt or Parker truss.
Downlin Forge Road Bridge
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Downlin Forge Road (PA-4004) Over East Branch Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1941 By: Unknown
Unaltered, this is a good representative example of a state standard steel stringer bridge.
Duperior Bridge
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Duperior Avenue (LA-86, Bridge Street) Over Bayou Teche in New Iberia: Iberia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal Variable Depth Deck Girder, Fixed (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 241 ft. Main Span: 74 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Vincennes Steel Corporation of Vincennes, Indiana (Vincennes Bridge Company of Vincennes, Indiana) and Louisiana Highway Commission
In a state known for swing and lift bridges on its highways, this handsome double-leaf bascule bridge stands out as rare.
East Troy Bridge
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US-6 (Roosevelt Highway) Over Sugar Creek in East Troy: Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 192 ft. Main Span: 190 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Unknown
This bridge is an attractive find for anyone traveling along scenic US-6.
Fairmount Boulevard Bridge
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Fairmount Boulevard (CR-19) Over Chagrin River in Hunting Valley: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Metal Continuous Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 241 ft. Main Span: 104 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1941 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Galier Brothers of Cleveland, Ohio and John O. McWilliams and Martin E. Friedman
This nicely proportioned bridge won the 1941 AISC Class C Award for most beautiful steel bridge when built, and it remains beautiful today.
Forest Highway 13 Bridge
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Forest Highway 13 Over Sturgeon River in Rural: Delta County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 105 ft. Main Span: 34 ft. Roadway: 29 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1941 By: Alpine Excavating Company of St. Ignace, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
A remarkably unaltered and relatively early example of a curved t-beam in Michigan.
Fort Spokane Bridge
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WA-25 Over Columbia River in Fort Spokane: Lincoln County, Washington and Stevens County, Washington, United States
Metal Cantilever 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 958 ft. Main Span: 432 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1941 By: C. and F. Teaming and Trucking Company and Ralph W. Finke (Washington Department of Highways)
Adjacent to the Grand Coulee Dam, this is an early surviving example of the distinctive design of cantilever truss found in the state.
Glen Street Foot Bridge
Island Park Foot Bridge
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Glen Street (Pedestrian Walkway) Over Root River West Channel in Racine: Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Unknown
This was an unaltered Works Progress Administration rigid-frame bridge until it was visually ruined by replacement of its original railings.
Glendora Road Bridge East
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Glendora Road Over East Branch Galien River in Rural: Berrien County, Michigan, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 26 ft. Main Span: 23 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Unknown
One of two nearly identical small utilitarian structures on this section of road.
Glendora Road Bridge West
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Glendora Road Over East Branch Galien River in Rural: Berrien County, Michigan, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 27 ft. Main Span: 26 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Unknown
One of two nearly identical small utilitarian structures on this section of road.
Grand Coulee Dam Bridge
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Dam Access Road Over Columbia River (Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake) in Coulee Dam: Grant County, Washington and Okanogan County, Washington, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 1,650 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 11
Built 1941 By: Consolidated Builders, Inc. and S. O. Harper
This bridge is an extremely long arch bridge that is dwarfed by the dam of which the bridge is an integral part.
Heshbon Bridge
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PA-259 Over Black Lick Creek in Heshbon (Rural): Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 158 ft. Main Span: 153 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Paul Construction Company and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
This standard plan bridge is a relatively small example of its type, but retains original railings.
Hilton Hotel River Walk Bridge
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San Antonio River Walk Over San Antonio River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Concrete (Stone Faced) Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Works Progress Administration Forces and Robert H.H. Hugman
This is one of several attractive pedestrian footbridges that form part of the river walk.
IN-1 Bridge
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IN-1 (CR-900 West) Over Mississinewa River in Rural: Randolph County, Indiana, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 411 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1941 By: Gradle Brothers of Indianapolis, Indiana and Indiana State Highway Commission
This noteworthy two span state standard truss bridge displays attractive arched bracing.
IN-11 Bridge
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IN-11 Over East Fork White River in Rural: Jackson County, Indiana, United States
Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 403 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1941 By: R. P. Olinger of Huntingburg, Indiana and Indiana State Highway Commission
This is an outstanding example of Indiana's beautiful state standard truss featuring arched bracing.
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IN-26 Bridge
State Highway Bridge 3346
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IN-26 Over South Fork Wildcreek Creek in Rural: Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States
Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 322 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: R. McCalman, Inc. of Danville, Illinois and Indiana State Highway Commission
This is a classic example of an Indiana state highway through truss with arched portal bracing.
IN-26 Bridge
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IN-26 Over Salamonie River in Portland: Jay County, Indiana, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 155 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Yost Brothers of Decatur, Indiana and Indiana State Highway Commission
This bridge is an increasingly uncommon example of a standard plan truss in Indiana.
IN-42 Mill Creek Bridge
Bell Bridge
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IN-42 Over Mill Creek in Rural: Putnam County, Indiana, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 180 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: George R. Harvey of Danville, Indiana
This is a good example of a standard state-designed truss bridge.
Kettle Falls Bridge
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US-395 Over Columbia River (Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake) in Near Kettle Falls: Ferry County, Washington and Stevens County, Washington, United States
Metal Cantilever 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 1,267 ft. Main Span: 600 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1941 By: Pacific Car and Foundry Company and Washington Department of Highways
This impressive bridge was built to replace a lower deck truss bridge that was inundated by the Grand Coulee Dam.
La Grange Bridge
Buffalo Trail Bridge
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TX-71 Business Over Colorado River in La Grange: Fayette County, Texas, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,414 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1941 By: Austin Bridge Company of Dallas, Texas and Illinois Steel Bridge Company of Jacksonville, Illinois and Texas Highway Department
This is a large example of a state designed through truss bridge in Texas.
LA-24 Bridge
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LA-24 Over Bayou Petit Callou (Bayou Little Callou) in Houma: Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam),
Length: 112 ft. Main Span: 56 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Unknown and Louisiana Highway Commission
This bridge is one of a significant number of vertical lift bridges built in Louisiana from the 1930s through the 1960s.
Lake Road West Fork Bridge
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Lake Road West Fork (CR-234) Over Sandy Creek in Rural: Monroe County, New York, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 93 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 26.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This bridge, possibly designed by the county, features a truss configuration that is uncommon in the state, since the state usually designed using Warren-based trusses.
Long Point Bridge
P Avenue Bridge
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P Avenue Over Iowa River in Rural: Tama County, Iowa, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 503 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 21.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Unknown
This 1940s riveted truss bridge is wider than many of the riveted truss bridges remaining in Iowa.
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Lowell Bridges
Main Street Bridges
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Main Street (M-21) Over Flat River in Lowell: Kent County, Michigan, United States
Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 72 ft. Main Span: 36 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1941 By: L. W. Lamb Company of Jackson, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
Two bridges cross the river using a small island and are designed to make it look like there is not a bridge here.
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Lowville Road Bridge
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Lowville Road (CR-69) Over Sandy Creek in Rural: Jefferson County, New York, United States
Metal 7 Panel Welded Camelback Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 110 ft. Main Span: 104 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Unknown
This was a good example of a fairly old welded truss bridge from the mid 20th century.
Main Street Bridge
John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge
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Main Street (US-1) Over St. Johns River in Jacksonville: Duval County, Florida, United States
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Span Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,680 ft. Main Span: 365 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio
Designed with aesthetic appearance in mind, this is the largest vertical lift bridge in Florida.
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Main Street Silver Creek Bridge
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Main Street Over Silver Creek in Morenci: Lenawee County, Michigan, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 38 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: E. C. Nolan and Son of Detroit, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
This was once one of three bridges in the Morenci area on this road that had R4 railings.
Michigan Avenue Railroad Bridge East
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Railroad (Conrail) Over Michigan Avenue (US-12) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 151 ft. Main Span: 76 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1941 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This is one of three overpasses on this stretch of road noted for their attractive architectural detailing, including the unusual use of stone facing on the substructures.
Michigan Avenue Railroad Bridge West
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Railroad (Conrail) Over Michigan Avenue (US-12) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1941 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This is one of three overpasses on this stretch of road noted for their attractive architectural detailing, including the unusual use of stone facing on the substructures.
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Old US-15 Cowanesque River Bridge
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Old US-15 (CR-115) Over Cowanesque River in Rural: Steuben County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 175 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
This through truss is just over 800 feet from the Pennsylvania border.
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Owego Turnpike Bridge
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Owego Turnpike (PA-3028) Over Lake Ariel Highway (PA-191) in Rural: Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 30 ft. Main Span: 28 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Unknown
An example of a small highway over highway grade separation in Pennsylvania.
PA-287 Bridge
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PA-287 Over Larrys Creek in Salladasburg: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 158 ft. Main Span: 155 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Farris Engineering (Bridge) Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
This skewed through truss adds a great deal of beauty and interest to this road and the surrounding area.
QEW Welland River Bridge
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Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) Over Welland River and Railroad (Canadian Pacific) in Niagara Falls: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 946 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 18
Built 1941 By: Unknown
This is a pair of long stringer bridges that is a part of the original QEW construction.
Rainbow Bridge
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Roberts Street (KH-420) and Niagara Street (NY 955A) Over Niagara River and River Road in Niagara Falls: Niagara Region, Ontario and Niagara County, New York, Canada and United States
Metal Hingeless Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 1,444 ft. Main Span: 950 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Waddell and Hardesty of New York, New York
This iconic bridge in a famous setting was the longest hingeless arch bridge in the world when completed.
River Walk Flood Gate Bridge
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San Antonio River Walk Over San Antonio River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 50 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Roadway: 10 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1941 By: Works Progress Administration Forces and Robert H.H. Hugman
This river walk bridge also functions as a flood control gate for the river.
Saginaw Street Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Saginaw Street in Flint: Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 39 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1941 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This unusual design of overpass once had a similar highway overpass next to it.
Scotten Avenue Bridge
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Scotten Avenue Over Michigan Avenue (US-12) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 144 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1941 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This is one of three overpasses on this stretch of road noted for their attractive architectural detailing, including the unusual use of stone facing on the substructures.
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Siam Steel Bridge
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Steel Bridge Road Over Watauga River in Rural: Carter County, Tennessee, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 240 ft. Main Span: 137 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1941 By: Unknown
Steel Bridge Road no longer has a steel bridge on it, since a slab of concrete has replaced it.
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Simcoe Street Bridge
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Simcoe Street (CR-2) Over KH-401 (King's Highway 401, MacDonald-Cartier Freeway) in Oshawa: Durham Region, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 94 ft. Main Span: 47 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1941 By: Unknown
This bridge is one of a few extremely early expressway overpass bridges in Oshawa, and is recognized as a heritage bridge.
St. Georges Bridge
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US-13 (Dupont Parkway) Over Chesapeake and Delaware Canal (C&D Canal) in St. Georges: New Castle County, Delaware, United States
Metal 15 Panel Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 4,209 ft. Main Span: 540 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and Parsons, Klapp, Brinckerhoff and Douglas of New York, New York
This large through arch bridge is the oldest bridge over the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal in the state.
US-1/US-9 Truck Passaic River Bridge
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US-1 and US-9 Truck Route Over Passaic River in Newark and Kearny: Essex County, New Jersey and Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,005 ft. Main Span: 333 ft. Roadway: 51 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ash, Howard, Needles, and Tammen of New York, New York
This is the older and more significant of two similar vertical lift bridges on this stretch of road.
Victoria Avenue Bridge
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Victoria Avenue Over KH-420 (Roberts Street) in Niagara Falls: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada
Concrete (Stone Faced) Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Unknown
This beautiful overpass is the only known example of a stone faced rigid frame overpass in Ontario.
Washington Street Bridge
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Washington Street Over Cohansey River in Bridgeton: Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 131 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 29 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1941 By: C. Fiske Campbell
This beautiful, rare three span rigid-frame bridge contributes to a historic district.
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West Middlesex Viaduct
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Main Street (Hubbard Road, PA-318) Over Shenango River, Garfield Street, Abandoned Railroad in West Middlesex: Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 11 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 718 ft. Main Span: 202 ft. Roadway: 26.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
The only example of a highway deck truss in Mercer County.
Whitney Bridge
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KH-60 Over Madawaska River in Whitney: Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Span: 99 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Unknown
This is a rare example of a concrete arch bridge in this region of Ontario.
Willow Road Bridge
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Willow Road Over Middle Fork of North Branch Chicago River in Northfield: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 47 ft. Main Span: 44 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Superior Concrete Construction Company
This bridge is a beautiful example of a bridge with Streamline Moderne design.
Winona Bridge
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MN-43 (Winona Street) Over Mississippi River, City Streets, and Railroad in Winona: Winona County, Minnesota, United States
Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,282 ft. Main Span: 450 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1941 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Minnesota Highway Department
This cantilever truss is an increasingly rare bridge type, and is a landmark for Winona.
Yellow Bayou Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (BNSF) Over Yellow Bayou in Rural: St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,350 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1941 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is a traditionally composed example of a mid-20th century through truss railroad bridge.

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