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Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.


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Total Bridges Found: 72

14th Street Bridge
Arland D. Williams Jr. Memorial Bridge
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14th Street (I-395 Northbound) Over Potomac River in Washington and Arlington: District of Columbia and Arlington County, Virginia, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 2,434 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Roadway: 62 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This long bridge contains a bascule span that no longer operates but is noted for its heavy, riveted construction.
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5th Side Road Bridge
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5th Side Road (River Road) Over Drainage Canal in Rural: Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 76 ft. Main Span: 25 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This bridge is unusual for its use of a timber substructure.
6th Street Bridge
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6th Street (PA-1045) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Denver: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 88 ft. Main Span: 86 ft. Roadway: 34.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.
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Aitken Road Bridge
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Aitken Road Over Black River in Rural: Sanilac County, Michigan, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 128 ft. Main Span: 63 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This beam bridge, having had its railings replaced, was mainly noted for a highly unusual concrete pier.
Alemany Boulevard Bridge
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Alemany Boulevard Over CA-1 (Cabrillo Highway) in San Francisco: San Francisco County, California, United States
Concrete Cantilever Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 989 ft. Main Span: 79 ft. Roadway: 24.6 ft. Main Spans: 12
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an unusual bridge with its curved, cantilevered concrete girders.
American Legion Memorial Bridge
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US-421 (TN-34) Over South Holston Lake (South Holston River) in Rural: Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam),
Length: 1,263 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1950 By: Virginia Bridge Company of Roanoke, Virginia and Tennessee Valley Authority
This is a graceful, but slightly asymmetrical continuous through truss bridge.
Arrowsic Bridge
Max L. Wilder Memorial Bridge
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Arrowsic Road (ME-127) Over Sasanoa River in Rural: Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States
Metal Cantilever (Arched) Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 838 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: Harris Structural Steel Company of New York, New York and Max L. Wilder, Maine State Highway Commission
This rare example of an arched cantilever truss is also significant as a substantial work designed by a noted state bridge engineer.
Banff-Windermere Highway Bridge
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Banff-Windermere Highway Over Bow River in Rural: Banff, Alberta, Canada
Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario
This bridge is noted as a product of the Hamilton Bridge Company, a company that was much more prolific in other provinces like Ontario.
Beach Channel Drive Overpass
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Beach Channel Drive (Westbound) Over Beach Channel Drive (Eastbound) in New York: Queens, New York, United States
Concrete (Stone Faced) Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Roadway: 34.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This bridge has a notable skew and is a later example of a stone-faced concrete overpass in the city.
Belding Bridge
Veterans Memorial Bridge
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M-44 / M-91 (Belding Road / State Street) Over Flat River / Mid-Michigan Railroad in Belding: Ionia County, Michigan, United States
Metal Variable Depth Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 414 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1950 By: L. A. Davidson of Saginaw, Michigan
This is a good example of a cantilevered deck plate girder, and it was rehabilitated by MDOT!
Bellaire Road Bridge
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Bellaire Road (PA-2009) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Rural: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 93 ft. Main Span: 84 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.
Bridgeport Bridge
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WA-17 Over Columbia River in Bridgeport: Douglas County, Washington and Okanogan County, Washington, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,150 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: Unknown and United States Army Corps of Engineers
This is an increasingly uncommon example of a continuous deck truss.
Cherry Lane Bridge
Morgantown Road Bridge
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Cherry Lane (Morgantown Road, PA-10) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Morgantown: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 101 ft. Main Span: 95 ft. Roadway: 39 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.
Colebrook Road Bridge
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Colebrook Road (PA-341) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Rural: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 144 ft. Main Span: 139 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.
Commerce Street Bridge
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Commerce Street Over Cohansey River in Bridgeton: Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 32.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Arthur R. Henry Inc.
A relatively long span rigid frame span over a water feature.
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Commercial Street Bridge
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I-376, US-22, US-30 (Penn Lincoln Parkway / Parkway East) Over 9 Mile Run and Commercial Street in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 863 ft. Main Span: 176 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: Dinardo Incorporated of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Richardson, Gordon, and Associates of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (George S. Richardson)
This large concrete arch bridge is configured as two parallel bridges, and is noted for its lack of bracing between arch ribs, giving the bridge an open appearance.
Dry Tavern Road Bridge
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Dry Tavern Road (PA-897) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Rural: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 105 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.
Dundas Street Bridge
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Dundas Street Over Napanee River in Napanee: Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Slab, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This bridge is noted for both its curved roadway and variable depth reinforced concrete slab.
East Main Street Bridge
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East Main Street (PA-23) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Morgantown: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 157 ft. Main Span: 153 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.
Eppley Road Bridge
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Eppley Road (TR-568) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Rural: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 87 ft. Main Span: 81 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.
Farmington Road Bridge
Hawthorne Drive Bridge / Nankin Mills Bridge
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Abandoned Farmington Road (Hawthorne Drive) Over Middle River Rouge in Westland: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 64 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 10.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
A narrow truss bridge is buried in the woods just off the road, rewarding all who seek it.
Ferry Street Bridge
Coburg Road Bridge
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Coburg Road Over Willamette River in Eugene: Lane County, Oregon, United States
Metal Continuous 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 796 ft. Main Span: 221 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This skewed bridge is a later but still uncommon and rather wide example of a continuous through truss bridge.
Forest Hill Road Bridge
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Forest Hill Road (PA-1052) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Rural: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 101 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.
Garfield Road South Branch Bridge
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Garfield Road Over South Branch White River in Rural: Oceana County, Michigan, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 58 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: L. W. Lamb Company of Jackson, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
This is an attractive and well maintained example of a stringer bridge in Michigan.
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Geneseo Bridge
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NY-63 Over Genesee River in Geneseo: Livingston County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 284 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
A classic example of New York's standard truss plan.
George Sellar Bridge
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WA-285 (5th Street, Stevens Street) Over Columbia River, Railroad, and WA-28 Ramp in Wenatchee and East Wenatchee: Chelan County, Washington and Douglas County, Washington, United States
Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Warren Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 1,208 ft. Main Span: 480 ft. Roadway: 60.7 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Washington Department of Highways
This extremely unusual bridge is cantilever truss bridge whose suspended span is a steel tied through arch.
Greentree Road Bridge
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Greentree Road (PA-121) Over I-376, US-22, US-30 (Penn Lincoln Parkway / Parkway West) in Green Tree: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 142 ft. Main Span: 85 ft. Roadway: 54 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This overpass is noted for its riveted, arched, built-up beam design.
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Grove Street Bridge
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Grove Street Over Neshannock Creek in New Castle: Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 212 ft. Main Span: 106 ft. Roadway: 45.3 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This bridge is an example of a standard plan beam bridge in Pennsylvania with attractive metal railings.
Holcombe Bridge
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CR-M Over Chippewa River in Holcombe: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal Continuous 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 798 ft. Main Span: 133 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is a highly unusual pony truss composed of two continuous truss units of three spans each.
Holden Avenue Pedestrian Overpass
Holden Avenue Walkover
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Holden Avenue (Holden Street) (Pedestrian Walkway) Over M-10 (John C. Lodge Freeway) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 225 ft. Main Span: 77 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This may be one of the only pedestrian overpasses over Detroit expressways that retains its original railings.
I-395 George Washington Memorial Parkway Overpass 1
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I-395 (Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway) Over George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington: Arlington County, Virginia, United States
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 122 ft. Main Span: 61 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is one of two stone-faced concrete rigid-frame overpass bridges in this area.
I-395 George Washington Memorial Parkway Overpass 2
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I-395 (Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway) Over George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington: Arlington County, Virginia, United States
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 129 ft. Main Span: 69 ft. Roadway: 166 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is one of two stone-faced concrete rigid-frame overpass bridges in this area.
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I-94 / I-69 Black River Bridge
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I-69 / I-94 Over Black River and Riverside Drive in Port Huron: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal Variable Depth Deck Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 766 ft. Main Span: 146 ft. Roadway: 56.8 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: Fry and Cain / Walter Toebe Company and Michigan State Highway Department
Predating the interstate highway system, this bridge was a rare Michigan example of a cantilevered plate girder with a suspended span.
Jefferson Avenue Clinton River Canal Bridge
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Jefferson Avenue Over Clinton River Canal in Harrison Township: Macomb County, Michigan, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 196 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 29.5 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: E. C. Nolan and Son of Detroit, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
This decent sized stringer features some uncommon details.
Jenner Bridge
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AB-884 Over Red Deer River in Rural: Special Area 2, Alberta and Special Area 3, Alberta, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 660 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)
This three span bridge features a center span that is slightly larger than the end spans.
KH-89 Bridge
Cookstown Road Bridge
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KH-89 (Cookstown Road) Over KH-400 in Rural: Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Main Span: 108 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
One of a decreasing number of attractive overpass bridges on Highway 400.
Kipling Avenue Railway Overpass
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Railroad (Go (Lakeshore West Line), Via Rail, and Canadian National, Etobicoke Yard Spur) Over Kipling Avenue in Toronto: Toronto City, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 74 ft. Roadway: 185 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This railway overpass is noted for its attractive detailing.
Kleinfeltersville Road Bridge
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Kleinfeltersville Road (PA-1035) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Rural: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 95 ft. Main Span: 84 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.
LA-1 Southbound Bridge
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LA-1 Southbound Over Bayou Plaquemine in Plaquemine: Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive)
Length: 459 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This vertical lift bridge had its towers removed so only the lift through truss span remains.
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Lilly Bridge
Bluestone Lake Bridge
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WV-20 Over Bluestone Lake (Bluestone River) in Rural: Summers County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Cantilever 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,164 ft. Main Span: 278 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1950 By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia
This is a late, but rare example of a cantilever truss bridge in West Virginia, and noted for its multiple cantilever units.
Lisburn Road Bridge
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Lisburn Road (PA-2017) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Lower Allen Township: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 81 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.
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Lloydtown-Aurora Road Bridge
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Lloydtown-Aurora Road (RR-16) Over KH-400 in Rural: York Region, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Main Span: 121 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
One of a decreasing number of attractive overpass bridges on Highway 400.
Lord Selkirk Bridge
McNaughton Avenue Bridge
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McNaughton Avenue (KH-40) Over Sydenham River in Wallaceburg: Chatham-Kent Region, Ontario, Canada
Metal Through Girder, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 360 ft. Main Span: 152 ft. Roadway: 27.9 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec
This is Wallaceburg's most historic and notable highway bridge.
Milan Oakville Road Bridge
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Milan Oakville Road Over US-23 in Milan: Monroe County, Michigan and Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 143 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: Johnson-Greene Company and Michigan State Highway Department
This overpass predates the freeway it crosses and is also noted for its good historic integrity.
Morenci Road Ranger Creek Bridge
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Morenci Road Over Ranger Creek in Rural: Lenawee County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 27 ft. Main Span: 27 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This small bridge is noted for its combination of concrete railing posts, and the least common form of metal post on its R4 railing.
North King Street Bridge
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North King Street (PA-1047) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Schoeneck: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 91 ft. Main Span: 81 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.
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North Union Street Bridge
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North Union Street (PA-441) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Middletown: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 87 ft. Main Span: 78 ft. Roadway: 30.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.
Old PA-22 Bridge
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Old PA-22 Over Maiden Creek in Lenhartsville: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 165 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 34 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1950 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
This is a fairly long unaltered example of a state standard concrete t-beam bridge.
OR-58 Coast Fork Bridge
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OR-58 Over Coast Fork Willamette River in Rural: Lane County, Oregon, United States
Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 438 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Virginia Bridge Company of Roanoke, Virginia and Glenn S. Paxson (Oregon State Highway Commission)
Although a later example of a riveted truss bridge, this bridge still has an attractive appearance including arched overhead bracing.
Parks Bridge
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LA-350 (Bridge Street) Over Bayou Teche in Parks: St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 247 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 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.
Perth Street Bridge
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Perth Street Over Railroad (Canadian National) in Wilmot Township (New Hamburg): Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 131 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an odd little plate girder with wooden approach spans.
Pete Dillon Bridge
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Harvey Street Over Tug Fork in Williamson: Mingo County, West Virginia and Pike County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 298 ft. Main Span: 208 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is a fairly wide two lane riveted through truss that leads to the downtown of Williamson.
Pont d'aluminium d'Arvida (Arvida Aluminum Bridge)
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Route du Pont (Route de la Dam Deux) Over Rivière Saguenay in Saguenay (Jonquière): Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, United States
Metal (Aluminum) Hingeless Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 504 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec and Pic Construction Company and Surveyer Nenniger and Chenevert
This bridge was the first in the world to be built completely of aluminum, and it is also one of the most visually impressive aluminum bridges in the world.
Roundtop Road Bridge
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Roundtop Road (PA-2005) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Rural: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 102 ft. Main Span: 97 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.
Sheepford Road Bridge
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Sheepford Road (TR-646) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Lower Allen Township: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 89 ft. Main Span: 84 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.
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Shortcut Road Bridge
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Shortcut Road Over Swan Creek in Rural: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 51 ft. Main Span: 46 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This little bridge was demolished, despite its decent condition.
South Chestnut Street Bridge
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South Chestnut Street (Manor Road, PA-82) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Elverson: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 92 ft. Main Span: 88 ft. Roadway: 32.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.
South Market Street Bridge
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South Market Street (PA-114) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Mechanicsburg: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 98 ft. Main Span: 85 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.
South Middlesex Road Bridge
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South Middlesex Road Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Carlisle: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 92 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.
South Muddy Creek Road Bridge
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South Muddy Creek Road (PA-1059) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Denver: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 115 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.
South York Street Bridge
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South York Street (PA-2013) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Mechanicsburg: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 78 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.
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Spillville Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 11010
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Main Street (CR-W14) Over Turkey River in Spillville: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 170 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: C. B. and M. R. Taylor
A beam bridge with attractive railing, abutments, and plaque.
Sun Valley Road Bridge
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Sun Valley Road (PA-1043) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Rural: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 95 ft. Main Span: 85 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.
Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Sturdy Gertie
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WA-16 Westbound Over Tacoma Narrows in Tacoma: Pierce County, Washington, United States
Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Warren Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 5,978 ft. Main Span: 2,800 ft. Roadway: 46.3 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Company and Charles E. Andrew and Dexter R. Smith
This bridge replaced the infamous Galloping Gertie bridge which collapsed, and both bridges are discussed on this page.
Tobin Bridge
Maurice J. Tobin Memorial Bridge
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US-1 Over Mystic River, Little Mystic Channel, and Various Roads in Boston and Chelsea: Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 11,906 ft. Main Span: 800 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and John Edwin Greiner (J. E. Greiner Company of Baltimore, Maryland and Chicago, Illinois)
This enormous bridge is noted for its length, its double deck design, and its variety of spans.
Touchette Bridge
Pont Touchette
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CR-650 Over South Nation River in Rural: Prescott and Russell United Counties, Ontario, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 245 ft. Main Span: 245 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec and Arthur Sedgwick
This graceful truss bridge is a welcome sight on this road.
Twin Valley Road Bridge
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Twin Valley Road (TR-382) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 86 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.
TX-174 Bridge
Kimball’s Bend Bridge
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TX-174 Over Brazos River (Lake Whitney) in Rural: Hill County, Texas, United States
Metal Continuous (Straight Chords) 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,294 ft. Main Span: 201 ft. Roadway: 25.6 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: Unknown and Texas Highway Department
This is an uncommon continuous deck truss that sits at a fairly low level above the water.
US-23 Milan Railroad Overpass
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US-23 Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Milan: Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Johnson-Greene Company and Michigan State Highway Department
This overpass predates the freeway it crosses and is also noted for its good historic integrity.
WA-153 Bridge
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WA-153 Over Methow River in Rural: Okanogan County, Washington, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 425 ft. Main Span: 220 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown and Washington Department of Highways
This is an excellent representative example of a mid-20th Century truss bridge in Washington State.
Washington Street Bridge
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Washington Street Over Georges Creek in Westernport: Allegany County, Maryland, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 78 ft. Main Span: 73 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is a good example of a traditionally composed steel through plate girder bridge.
Williams Grove Road Bridge
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Williams Grove Road (PA-2011) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Mechanicsburg: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 78 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.

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