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Historic Bridges: Gustav Lindenthal

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: 5

Hell Gate Bridge
New York Connecting Railroad Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Railroad (Amtrak Northeast Corridor, CSX, and Canadian Pacific) Over East River, Little Hell Gate, Bronx Kills, and Various Streets in New York: The Bronx, New York and Queens, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States
Metal 23 Panel Two-Hinged Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Inverted Bowstring Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 17,846 ft. Main Span: 978 ft. Roadway: 60 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1916 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Gustav Lindenthal
This iconic bridge had the longest arch span in the world when built, but its approach spans are also very noteworthy.
High Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern, Cincinnati Southern) Over Kentucky River in Rural: Jessamine County, Kentucky and Mercer County, Kentucky, United States
Metal Continuous (Straight Chords) 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,173 ft. Main Span: 353 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1911 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Gustav Lindenthal
This mammoth bridge designed by a famous engineer is part of an interesting bridge history at this site.
Ross Island Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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US-26 Over Willamette River and Various Streets and Railroad in Portland: Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
Metal Cantilever 40 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 24 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,653 ft. Main Span: 535 ft. Roadway: 43 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1926 By: Booth and Pomeroy of Portland, Oregon and American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Gustav Lindenthal
This unusual and attractive arch-shaped cantilever truss bridge was designed by famous engineer Gustav Lindenthal.
Smithfield Street Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Smithfield Street Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 13 Panel Pin-Connected Lenticular Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,177 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1883 By: Andrew Kloman and Gustav Lindenthal
In a city of historic bridges, this is Pittsburgh's most important remaining bridge, and perhaps the most visually stunning as well.
Woodbridge Railroad Bridge
Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Railroad (CSX and Amtrak) Over Occoquan River in Woodbridge: Prince William County, Virginia and Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder,
Length: 920 ft. Main Span: 255 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1915 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and Gustav Lindenthal
This railroad bridge, reportedly designed and built by famous firms, features two Parker truss spans of attractive proportions and built-up member details with lattice.

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